25. More Than One Thing Can Be True - A Story of Survival with Caroline Brunne

REPRESENTED with Annie Gichuru

Meet Caroline Brunne—a survivor coach, author, professional speaker, and entrepreneur. Caroline has transformed her traumatic experiences of childhood sexual abuse and incest into a beacon of hope and strength for others. Through her memoir, "More Than One Thing Can Be True: A Story of Survival," Caroline shares her healing journey, offering a raw and poignant account that encourages survivors to reclaim their voices and overcome the silence imposed by shame.

Key Takeaways:

1. Healing Through Storytelling: Caroline discusses how writing her memoir has been a vital part of her healing process and the courage it took to share her story publicly.
2. Family and Community Response: She opens up about the reactions from her family and community when she broke her silence, and the impact of her memoir over the past two years.
3. Support and Coaching: As a survivor coach, Caroline explains the unique ways she supports her clients, emphasising the difference between counselling and coaching.
4. Intersectionality and Advocacy: Caroline sheds light on the unique challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour in the context of sexual abuse, especially within predominantly white spaces and the media.
5. Practical Advice for Caregivers: Offering valuable advice for parents and caregivers on how to better protect children from abuse.
6. Overcoming Fear: Caroline explores the interplay between fear and bravery in her journey and how it shapes her approach to her work.

Give Away

I'm offering a special giveaway! Share this episode on your Instagram stories or page, tag Caroline and myself, and let us know your key takeaway. You'll be entered into a draw to win a signed copy of Caroline’s memoir, "More Than One Thing Can Be True: A Story of Survival."
Caroline Brunne
Website: https://carolinebrunne.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline_brunne/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgb.mgmt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-brunne/
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