215 {Mish} Thriving after sexual assault stole everything from me

215 {Mish} Thriving after sexual assault stole everything from me

From Challenges That Change Us by Ali Flynn

May 3, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 1 · Episode 215

About this episode

Mish shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma and sexual assault, discussing the long path to rebuilding trust and safety in her life.

Try our FREE burnout quiz. Grab your burnout workbook HERE.  TW: sexual abuse What happens when the people, places, and systems meant to keep you safe don’t? And how do you rebuild trust when it’s been broken early? In this episode, Mish shares her story of growing up without a stable sense of home or belonging, navigating a complex and challenging childhood, and carrying more than most kids should. It’s a conversation about what those experiences shape in you, and the long road back to feeling safe, connected, and able to trust again. In this episode she shares: -     How she grew up moving constantly and never felt like she belonged anywhere -     Living in a dysfunctional home and absorbing the emotions of the adults around her -     Being highly empathetic as a child and trying to fix other people’s problems -     Navigating life as a child of a deaf adult without understanding her own needs -     Moving out of home at just 14 and becoming independent very early -     How she experienced sexual abuse twice and the long-term…

People in this episode

Host: Ali Flynn

Guest: Mish

Topics covered

  • sexual assault
  • trust rebuilding
  • childhood trauma
  • mental health
  • anxiety
  • independence

Keywords

  • sexual abuse
  • childhood trauma
  • mental health
  • anxiety
  • meditation
  • independence
  • trust

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