The holidays can be beautiful, and brutal.

In this episode, Jack talks about navigating the season with CPTSD, where twinkly lights meet old triggers and quiet grief.

It’s a reminder that you can’t do the holidays wrong when you’re doing them honestly, and that protecting your peace is its own kind of joy.

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents are out, and for survivors of child sexual abuse, the impact can be devastating.

I’m Jack, from Healing Out Loud, and today we’re unpacking the emotional shockwaves these files send through survivors, including me.

This episode isn’t about politics or headlines, it’s about trauma, survival, and the ways systems can fail us. I share grounding tools, reflections on emotional triggers, and why it matters to honor your story even when the world seems to look away.

If you’re feeling triggered, pause, breathe, and know you’re not alone. Your experience matters. Your healing matters. And your voice is part of a bigger shift toward truth, accountability, and empathy.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into one of the toughest, most empowering parts of healing: accountability.

Living with CPTSD can make life messy, from intrusive thoughts and flashbacks to impulsive decisions and deep shame. But accountability isn’t about blame or perfection; it’s about taking ownership of how you respond, the choices you make, and how you show up for yourself and others.

Join Jack as he shares personal insights, practical steps, and a little humor along the way, helping you step out from under the weight of trauma and into real, grounded healing.