Ep. 30 - Ghada
Summary
In this episode, Ghada Abdou recounts her harrowing journey through domestic abuse, starting from a vulnerable childhood that made her susceptible to manipulation. She details the insidious tactics abusers use, including the critical moment of realization during her postpartum period, which spurred her to seek therapy and meticulously plan her escape. Ghada shares her inspiring transformation, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, unlearning trauma, and the profound healing found in reclaiming her life and motherhood.Episode description
Ghada Abdou spent most of her life surviving trauma after trauma. As a young woman and now a new mother, she’s carried the heavy label of “survivor”—a label that too often made her a target for further harm. But today, Ghada is reclaiming her story.
In this episode, she shares her journey of breaking free from the cycles of abuse and finding healing through creativity, motherhood, and self-compassion. Ghada opens up about what it means to navigate life after domestic violence and how writing, especially poetry, has become a lifeline and a tool for transformation.
Her mission is to use her voice and her words to educate others about trauma, advocate for survivors, and show that healing is possible. Through her personal story and her growing body of written work, Ghada invites others to join her on a path of hope and renewal.
Follow Ghada on Instagram at @writing.healss and explore her book The Thoughts of Trauma on Amazon.