Surviving sexual assault, attempted suicide, an arranged marriage, and divorce is one thing. Processing all that pain so you can live a full life after is something entirely different.
In the shadows of emotional pain, survival can take priority over healing. Lasting reverberations of traumatic experiences or post-traumatic stress disorder can cripple decision-making skills, creep into relationships, and leave scars on the people you love.
Peace and empowerment after trauma are possible—when you embrace your pain as part of your story.