124. BB Gabriel: No Ordinary Love; Healing Through Writing

When I found BB Gabriel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stories/no.ordinary.love_bb.gabriel/), and read about her book, No Ordinary Love, I wasted no time in reaching out to her to ask her to be a guest on this show. BB readily agreed, but due to some medical issues that came up for her, we had to wait awhile to get her episode recorded. It is with tremendous honor that I am finally able to bring you this episode! BB had no hesitation in sharing her profound journey as a survivor of multiple sexual assaults and domestic violence. She discusses her ongoing medical challenges, the emotional impact of her experiences, and the importance of healing and self-discovery. BB also emphasizes the significance of safe spaces for survivors and the role of mental health in recovery. And she delves into the story behind her book, 'No Ordinary Love,' and reflects on the complexities of survivor narratives. I'm thrilled to bring you this episode because BB shares her deeply personal journey of healing from trauma, particularly focusing on her experiences with domestic violence and sexual assault. She discusses the complexities of trauma responses, the long-lasting impacts on her life, and the therapeutic power of writing as a means of processing her experiences. BB talks about the crucial importance of support systems and coping mechanisms in her healing journey, highlighting the role of community and self-care in navigating the challenges of trauma recovery. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Here's the link to go directly to Amazon to buy BB's book!...which you should do, in my esteemed and highly sought-after opinion: https://a.co/d/9JaCXHM Thank you for being a SASS listener. Please subscribe to the show, then give it a five-star rating. This helps in the grand scheme of algorithms to increase the opportunity of more people to know about and listen to this important and powerful podcast. I hope you will also do your part to bring justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. You can do that by sharing this episode with others, and that when you listen to others tell their story of rape or sexual assault, you'll Start by Believing. Also, please follow the Instagram page of sexualassaultsurvivorstories. It also helps the show grow, which is what I hope to accomplish to help lessen the prevalence of rape and sexual assault, as well as the prevalence of rape culture that surrounds us all. It only takes a minute, and I truly appreciate your support. And as always, listed below are some additional important and meaningful websites I hope you'll take a look at and learn about. Thanks again for listening! https://www.survivor-school.com https://www.arcigrey.com/survivorschool www.arcigrey.com https://thejanbrobergfoundation.org https://www.napanews.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invisible-no-more-lady-veterans-stories-of-military/id1754061590 https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ https://safeinharmsway.org dave@sasstories.com