Bunny Hugs and Mental Health
Confronting My Perpetrator to Change the World - Thordis Elva
14 Dec 2024
In this conversation, Thordis Elva explores the complexities of mental health, trauma, and the journey of healing from sexual assault. Thordis shares her personal experience as a survivor and the unique path she took towards understanding and reconciling with her perpetrator. The dialogue delves into the themes of forgiveness, empathy, and that healing is a deeply personal journey. We discuss the complexities of apologies and forgiveness, the weight of true forgiveness, and the possible impact of grudges on personal well-being. We delve into the nuances of the courage it takes to acknowledge wrongdoing, and the long-term effects of trauma on relationships and self-identity. The discussion highlights the complexities surrounding sexual violence, the mindset of perpetrators, and the societal structures that perpetuate these issues. Thordis explains the detrimental effects of toxic masculinity on men themselves and emphasizes the importance of changing attitudes and deconstructing gender stereotypes for a healthier society. Be sure to check out Thordis' and Tom's book South of Forgiveness: A True Story of Rape and Responsibility https://www.amazon.ca/South-Forgiveness-True-Story-Responsibility/dp/151073001X as well as their powerful TED talk https://www.ted.com/talks/thordis_elva_and_tom_stranger_our_story_of_rape_and_reconciliation?subtitle=en TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE sexual assault, trauma, depression, PTSD Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more! Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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