How To Grow From Darkness

Have you experienced personal trauma in your life? And if so, what are the ‘positives’ you’ve taken from that experience?  I realize that seems like a strange question, but after our conversation with Amanda Blackwood, you’ll clearly understand why this interview is so important. Amanda is a survivor of human trafficking.  The experience was life-changing…but not only for her…because now she’s a trauma recovery mentor, working with others who have been through trauma, themselves.  She’s the author of Growth From Darkness.  She’s also a professional artist and an accomplished public speaker and podcaster on the topic of trauma recovery.

Best Moments

01:24 It's time that I help others get away from that hurt 

02:07 Everything has to do with patterns in our lives

05:00 What is true forgiveness? 

08:34 Crawl out of that darkness and learn how to grow

11:50 I didn't realize I already was the kind of person I wanted to be

14:08 What came out of my  mouth was: “I'm a survivor and I need help”

17:42 You are far stronger than you ever possibly could imagine

20:12 When severe trauma happens to you, you change as a person

23:50 Whatever it takes, you're ready to do the hard work in yourself