Dawn Kezerle Is Speaking

This episode is POWERFUL.

There is so much to say, and hardly the words to describe what is contained in this episode with Dawn. Dawn is an old friend of Kosha. They had a falling out and a separation of ways about halfway through high school, and you hear both Dawn and Kosha talk about what actually happened almost 30 years ago for the first time (turns out, 16 year olds tend not to have the emotional maturity for hard conversations.

But this episode is more than a stroll down memory lane. Dawn's experience with complex trauma, anxiety, depression is only part of her story. Her resilience, taking a stand against her mental health struggles and her self-possession is the powerful part that every person should listen to. She's an incredible woman who has invested and continues to invest in her mental health and mental fortitude. We should all take her advice to heart.

Trigger warnings: child abuse, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation

DISCLAIMER: I Am Speaking is for information, education and entertainment purposes only. In no way is I Am Speaking intended to provide medical advice or substitute for mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself or concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting themselves, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Suicide Hotline at 988, or call 911.