I was recently interviewed by the incredible Michael Hingson, a NYT bestselling author and survivor of the 9/11 attacks. Blind for virtually all of his life, he led people out of the tower with his trusty guide dog, Roselle. He’s a miraculous human being. Not just because of his story, but because of his positive attitude towards life and how he treats others.

In Michael’s podcast, Unstoppable Mindset, I talked about my past with trauma and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), and how I went from a place of fear to fearlessness. The trauma itself is not the focus of the podcast (no doubt, there will be a time for this discussion in the future!). Instead, I focus on PTSD and its impact.

As someone who came from “a hopeless situation”, I believe that nobody is broken beyond repair. And yes, PTSD can go away. It is treatable.

So, why am I sharing this? I have three main reasons:

One – to inspire hope. Hope and faith go hand in hand. It often means believing without seeing. I remember the first time someone else shared their healing journey with me. It was like I could borrow their hope. So, I’m here to offer mine to those who need it.

Two – people don’t understand PTSD. I want to educate people about my experience, aiming to debunk myths around PTSD, including the misconception that it is “incurable”.

Three – I’m doing this for my younger self and those who are still struggling. Sharing my journey isn’t something I take lightly. I still get scared sometimes!

But if I think about that young Kara who was undiagnosed for so many years, she would have loved to hear these words:

Nobody is broken beyond repair.

If you would like to listen to my interview on Unstoppable Mindset, you can find the podcast on Spotify and Apple.

If you need support with PTSD, below are some resources.

* NHS: Call 111 or book a GP appointment.
* MIND: Call 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk
* PTSD UK: online resources to learn more about PTSD.

If you’re feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or in need of emotional support you can also contact:

* Samaritans: Call 116 123
* Shout: text CONTACT to 85258 for support

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