-Our guest in this episode is Kayla Gosnell, a recent college graduate who is a child abuse survivor and a Psychologist in training. Her mission is to help others heal from their trauma.  

-She shares her story about how at age 18 after years of living in pain, she found the courage to ask for help in dealing with her suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and trauma

-Kayla explains what the different types of PTSD look like and how it feels to stand in her shoes now that she has received therapy and has a support network

-We discuss how she feels both younger and older than most of her peers because of her life experiences, but like all of us she just wants to be accepted

-She urges anyone listening who is suffering with mental health issues to focus on the love and joy that your inner child deserves. As adults, we may not feel like we deserve help, but consider the child within all of us who deserves the world. Do it for them. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kayla's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/onwardwithkayla/ 

The Trevor Project:

https://www.thetrevorproject.org 

Rebecca's Website:

https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

Rebecca's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/