“Jodie Ortega first wowed us in her 2014 TEDx talk, “Breaking My Silence: Healing Thrives in Conversation.” Where she shared her journey of breaking free from the secret of being raped by a family member. Jodie is back for another TEDx talk on Saturday, September 16, 2017, and through a…
Originally published on Trigger Points Anthology on November 22, 2016 By Dawn Daum. I belong to a club. This club is called the trauma club. Trauma survivors share an unspeakable bond. In their face I recognize the familiar pain that can easily go unnoticed by non-survivors. We are relieved to…
Originally published on AReturntoYourGenuineSelf on July 20, 2016 By Jodie Ortega This week, we continue our series with, Jodie Ortega who highlights how many cultures perpetuate the silence of abuse. Part 3 is in solidarity of July being Minority Mental Health Month. I was 20 years old. I was a…
Don’t tell me everything happens for a reason When even the justice system offers no solution I walk around reclusive and exposed Like a tortoise without a shell Every day life plays in fast forward But my mind keeps replaying moments in hell One unwanted touch and my childhood was…
