In this episode of Judging Meghan I talk with Allyn Amerongen, an advocate, wellness coach, and podcaster who empowers women with chronic illnesses. Allyn opens up about her own journey with a chronic condition, sharing the obstacles she's faced and the resilience she's found. Her story reveals how she turned her pain into a powerful source of strength, offering hope to others navigating similar challenges. We dive into Allyn's experiences as a sexual abuse survivor and how she became trapped in a trauma bond, struggling to find her way out. Allyn courageously discusses the impact of infidelity and betrayal on her mental and emotional health, detailing the raw process of rebuilding her life piece by piece. Allyn also shares how chronic illness can magnify trauma, often triggering cycles of shame, anger, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. She explains the importance of confronting these emotions and finding healthy outlets for healing. This conversation is an inspiring reminder that it's possible to turn pain into purpose, and Allyn's journey offers valuable insights for anyone facing similar battles. Find out more about Allyn through her website: https://doingitdespite.com/ Find out more about Allyn through her website https://doingitdespite.com/  and listen to her podcast When Heaven Meets Hell available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This podcast is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #resilience #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #community #AllynAmerongen #HopeAndHealing #InnerStrength #EmpowerYourself #EmotionalResilience #Vulnerability #WomenEmpowerment #ChronicIllness #WellnessCoach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices