What if the abuse you went through… started generations before you? And what if no one ever showed you a healthy version of love?
In this episode, therapist and survivor Sophora Acheson shares her raw, personal story—from being raised by a violent father in a biker gang, to surviving a toxic relationship that ended in blood and jail, to now leading one of the country’s top trauma recovery nonprofits.
We talk about what happens when your nervous system only recognizes chaos, how healing really feels, and why Restorative Pathways is now helping not just survivors—but the people who cause harm.
If you’ve ever asked, “Why did I stay? What’s wrong with me? How do I stop the cycle?” — this one is for you.
✅ What you’ll get from this episode:
✅ The link between childhood trauma and toxic adult relationships
✅ How your body can confuse chaos for love
✅ What actually starts the healing journey (hint: it's not therapy first)
✅ Why so many survivors become the abuser—and how to stop it
✅ The program helping people who cause harm break the cycle
✅ A new way to reclaim safety, voice, and peace—one layer at a time
How to connect:
https://restorativepathways.org/
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