From Surviving in Silence to Finding Your Voice After Autism and C PTSD

What Happens When Autism, C-PTSD, and Self-Worth Finally Start to Make Sense

What if the hard parts of your past finally started to make sense—and you realized you still had a say in what comes next?

In this episode, I sit down with Lawrence Harris for an honest conversation about autism, C-PTSD, emotional regulation, and what it takes to rebuild self-worth when life has taught you to question it. We talk about what it feels like to grow up misunderstood, how trauma can shape relationships and daily life, and the quiet shift that happens when surviving turns into something more intentional.

Lawrence shares parts of his story with real honesty, from childhood abuse and abandonment wounds to the tools that helped him start seeing himself more clearly. We also talk about why journaling became such a powerful practice for him, what progress actually looked like, and how he turned painful experiences into work that now helps young people feel less alone.

If you've ever wondered why certain patterns keep showing up—or how healing can begin to feel possible—this conversation will give you a lot to think about. And there are a few moments in this episode that may stay with you long after it ends.

About the Guest

Lawrence Harris is a speaker and content creator who shares his lived experience with autism, C-PTSD, healing, and emotional growth to support young people who are still finding their footing.

Timestamps

0:02 - I welcome Lawrence and ask what life felt like before he had words for autism and C-PTSD3:21 - The moment therapy began helping things click into place6:44 - What C-PTSD looked like in everyday life, emotionally and physically14:03 - When Lawrence realized he wanted more than just getting through16:41 - The first real step he took toward healing17:28 - How journaling helped him build emotional awareness24:59 - Rebuilding self-worth after years of feeling misunderstood33:25 - What Lawrence does when old fears still show up43:03 - How his story became a way to help others50:36 - What lasting growth really looks like in real life

Lawrence's Links:

LawrenceCMpowers.com

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