#146 Reclaiming Agency from Childhood Trauma with Renee Gilmore

<p>In this episode, we talk to Renee Gilmore. She describes herself as resilient, creative and a helper who loves giving back. Renee lives in the United States. </p><p>Renee tells us about sitting on a comma after doing the work of recovery from childhood trauma. On the heels of her healing process, Renee describes feeling recovered, but not yet rejuvenated. With the help of a therapist, she was able to reframe the self beliefs she carried as a result of other peoples’ abuses of her. With practice, gratitude and self-talk, Renee was able to reclaim her agency and remap her life in ways that helped her to face a pivotal, triggering moment that could have undone everything. Tune in to hear what Renee means when she says “I have earned a beautiful life”. </p><p>You can find Renee on:</p><ul><li><p>Website:  <a href="http://www.reneethewriter.com/">http://www.reneethewriter.com/</a> </p></li><li><p>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reneethewriter/">https://www.instagram.com/reneethewriter/</a> </p></li><li><p>Linkedin:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-gilmore">https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-gilmore</a></p></li><li><p>Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/renee.gilmore.writer">https://www.facebook.com/renee.gilmore.writer</a> </p></li><li><p>Amazon:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wayfinding-Memoir-Renee-Gilmore/dp/1949487628?dplnkId=4358f519-9955-4122-8bad-414daa5dfc46&nodl=1"><u>https://www.amazon.com/Wayfinding-Memoir-Renee-Gilmore/dp/1949487628?dplnkId=4358f519-9955-4122-8bad-414daa5dfc46&amp;nodl=1</u></a></p></li></ul><p>Renee would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:</p><p>My family - My husband Steven, my brother Tim, and my kids Samson and Sarah</p><p>Red Wing Public Library  <a href="https://www.redwing.lib.mn.us/">https://www.redwing.lib.mn.us</a>  </p><p>Trio House Press  <a href="https://www.triohousepress.org/">https://www.triohousepress.org/</a></p><p>#childhoodtrauma #themessymiddle #notyetrejuvenated #smartresilientbrave #practicinggratitude #reclaimingagency #reframingmyview #moreconnectedlife #painseespain #letterstomybody #selftalk #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma </p><p>Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ </p><p>Come Alive.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! <a href="https://offthecomma.com/podcast/"><u>https://offthecomma.com/podcast/</u></a> </p><p>Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! <a href="https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma"><u>https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma</u></a> </p><p>While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at <a href="http://www.offthecomma.com/"><u>www.offthecomma.com</u></a>. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: <a href="https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/"><u>https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/</u></a> </p><p> </p><p>Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!</p>