⚠️ Content Warning. This episode contains discussions of childhood abuse, molestation, and suicidal ideation. Please take care of yourself while listening.

So many women are living with trauma that no one ever sees. In this powerful episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Alreen Haeggquist for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to carry the weight of abuse, and what it takes to finally set it down.

Alreen shares her personal journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse and the complex path she’s walked through relationships, anger, and healing. Together, she and Lyndsay talk about the role silence plays as both a shield and a cage, the rawness of vulnerability, and the life-changing power of speaking your truth—when you’re ready.

This isn’t about perfection or tidy timelines. It’s about learning to listen to your own story with compassion. They discuss the power of journaling, the importance of understanding triggers, and how practices like gratitude and connection can open doors you thought were permanently closed.

Tune in if you’ve ever felt alone in your pain—or if you’re ready to turn that pain into something stronger than silence.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
(00:34) The Impact of Anger and Trauma
(03:41) Breaking the Silence: Personal Stories of Abuse
(09:40) The Role of Culture in Abuse and Silence
(13:36) Empowerment Through the Me Too Movement
(19:08) The Healing Power of Writing and Journaling
(26:28) Finding Gratitude Amidst Pain
(30:10) Understanding Triggers and Emotional Responses
(37:14) Building Supportive Relationships

Find Alreen Haeggquist Online Here:
Website: alreen.com
Instagram: @alreen
Facebook: Alreen Haeggquist
LinkedIn: Alreen Haeggquist

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Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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