Where The River Mends

About this episode

Bridget Crocker shares her journey as a whitewater rafting guide and her struggles with trauma and PTSD, highlighting the healing power of her relationship with the river.

Bridget Crocker is a world-class whitewater rafting guide and author of the book "The River's Daughter." Bridget also grew up in an abusive household and suffered from severe trauma and PTSD. Through it all, she always had her special relationship with the river- something that would bring her the courage and resilience to persevere no matter what. Show notes: This episode discusses violence, sexual assault, trauma, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Hotline . Call 1-800-799-SAFE or text "Start" to 88788 for the National Domestic Violence Hotline . Call 800-656-HOPE for the National Sexual Assault Hotline or visit Rainn.org for more resources.

People in this episode

Guest: Bridget Crocker

Topics covered

• violence
• sexual assault
• trauma
• PTSD
• suicidal thoughts

Keywords

• whitewater rafting
• abuse
• resilience
• courage

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The River's Daughter

Books & works: The River's Daughter

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