S1, Ep2: Processing & exploring the impact of Sexual Trauma through writing with Winnie M Li

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Growth Beyond Trauma

Hannah McKimm Coaching

4 episodes

2 days ago

Having lived a life where trauma defined me, I’m now on a mission to give hope that you too, have all you need inside to release the impact of trauma. We are here together to shed light on the shame, guilt, and lack of self-worth felt in the aftermath of trauma.This podcast aims to empower you to find growth and healing beyond trauma, showing you what this looks like, so you can embrace your authentic self and live life through the lens of joy and abundance. It brings together my skills as a Psychotherapist, Certified Coach, and Brainspotting Practitioner, as well as my lived experience to support you, as I do my clients, to increase self-awareness, self-confidence and self-acceptance so you too can build healthier relationships with yourself and others. Each week, I’ll talk to various guests, from those with lived experience to those working to support others to live the lives they desire and deserve following trauma. I believe we have all we need inside us to heal, so as much as this podcast is for you, I also want it to be shaped with you. If you have any ideas for topics or guests or have any questions on any of the topics we cover, email us at GBTpodcast@hannahmckimm.com You may not know where your path leads, but you don't have to get there alone. This podcast has been created for you if you are seeking hope and inspiration in your healing journey. So while you may feel lost, stuck and uncertain, whatever you hope and aspire for in your life, there is growth beyond trauma.

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S1, Ep2: Processing & exploring the impact of Sexual Trauma through writing with Winnie M Li

Growth Beyond Trauma

55 minutes 36 seconds

2 years ago

S1, Ep2: Processing & exploring the impact of Sexual Trauma through writing with Winnie M Li

Welcome to the 2nd episode in this 1st series of the Growth Beyond Trauma podcast.

In this episode, I interview author, activist, and rape survivor Winnie M Li.

We talk about her two novels, Dark Chapter (2017) and Complicit (2022), and how they relate to her experiences. We also look at the themes of sexual violence that Winnie explores in both of these books but in different ways, illustrating the different paths, survivors might take in their healing journies. We also explore how survivors can start to use writing as a way of processing these experiences.

We discuss:

0:00 - Intro to episode and Winnie
3:57 - Winnie's connection and reconnection to Belfast as an outcome of her rape
7:07 - Winnie introduces her books and their influences
10:37 - Research behind Dark Chapter - "understanding how rape isn't an entry-level offence" and Winnie's personal journey of coming back to Northern Ireland
16:45 - Finding the humanity in her characters and processing experiences through writing
21:10 - The evolution of healing (and writing) and finding a sustainable path
23:26 - Winnie reads prologue of Dark Chapter (and finding the hope to still write, to "still be me")
30:20 - Loss of identity after sexual violence
34:11 - Discussion of Complicit - Winnie's personal experience of the film industry and influence of the "me too" movement
39:59 - The power of connection (or lack of it) after sexual violence
47:14 - The importance of writers to be part of the conversation around social justice and violence against women and girls (touching on Winnie's 3rd book)
49:50 - Clear lines creative writing guide
51:37 - Next steps and more information on clear lines
54:07 - Goodbyes and hope that we have inspired others to use art/writing as a way of processing trauma and finding healing

Additional Links:

Winnie's website: https://winniemli.com

TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/winnie_m_li_reframing_the_way_we_think_about_sexual_violence

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Special thanks to:

- Ormeau Baths for providing the equipment and location for filming
- Lisa Flavelle Cobain (Podcast mentor through Belfast Met Innovate Us Programme)
- Margaret McCabe (Buisness Development Executive, Belfast Met Innovate Us Programmer)

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Disclaimer: This podcast is created for educational purposes and is not a replacement for therapy.