Word of the Month : Denial

[Content Warning]: Self-harm In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on denial. In today’s episode Jan reflects on the month of May, highlighting various celebrations, then focusing on the theme of denial, particularly in the context of motherhood and family dynamics. She shares personal stories and insights about how denial can manifest in relationships, especially regarding abuse and trauma. Jan closes by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging painful truths and seeking support to navigate through denial, ultimately fostering healing and understanding. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 Subscribe / Support / Contact: 🍎 Review on Apple 🎶 Review on Spotify ✍ Share Your Story 🌐 Podcast Website 🔴 YouTube 📷 Instagram    Jan Broberg Foundation: 💝 Foundation Website 📒  The Jan Broberg Story 🗞 Sign Up For Our Newsletter 💞 Thrivivors