Have you ever felt like your past was holding you back from being the mother you want to be? As trauma survivors, we often struggle with self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness. But what if I told you that your experiences, both good and bad, have equipped you with unique strengths?
In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Lori Pappas, a 76-year-old trauma survivor turned humanitarian and author. Lori's journey from being institutionalized as a teen to helping over 100,000 people in Africa is nothing short of inspiring.
Redefining Success: The DREAM ModelLori introduces us to her DREAM model, a framework she developed to help trauma survivors create fulfilling lives:
- Desire: Identifying what you truly want
- Reflect: Examining your strengths and challenges
- Explore: Uncovering experiences that built resilience
- Acknowledge: Accepting both the difficulties and gifts of your past
- Mantra: Creating affirmations to support your journey
Through Lori's wisdom, you'll learn how to:
- Recognize and celebrate your inherent worth
- Reframe "mistakes" as opportunities for growth
- Take small, manageable steps towards change
- Cultivate self-compassion and forgiveness
"You did the very best you could do at that moment in time," Lori reminds us. Her words serve as a powerful antidote to the self-blame many trauma survivors carry.
Your Invitation to HealingAre you ready to see yourself through a lens of compassion? To recognize the strength that's carried you this far? Lori's insights offer a roadmap for transforming your relationship with yourself and, by extension, with your children.
By downloading Lori's free DREAM framework from her website, you can begin applying these principles to your own life immediately. Remember, healing isn't about perfection – it's about progress.
As you listen to this episode, I invite you to open your heart to the possibility that your past doesn't define you. Instead, it has equipped you with unique strengths to become the mother you aspire to be.
Your journey of healing and growth starts here. Are you ready to take the first step? Connect with Lori: https://loripappas.substack.com
🎁 Ready to break free from the chaos and unlock peace in your motherhood journey? Start with my free guide, Unlocking Peace, designed to help you take the first step toward calm and connection. 👉 Download it for free today: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/guideWant to be a guest on Mamahood After Trauma? Send Emily Cleghorn a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc
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