Episode 46: The Silence After the Storm
In this personal episode, host Autumn Baker opens up about what it’s like to sit in the quiet after escaping chaos — and how silence can feel both healing and heavy.
“The Silence After the Storm” explores the strange, unsettling calm that survivors often face after leaving an abusive relationship, and the quiet that sometimes comes before they leave — when they begin to emotionally disconnect to survive.
Autumn also shares her own reflections on slowing down, navigating narcolepsy during pregnancy, and learning that rest isn’t weakness — it’s part of recovery.
If you’ve ever felt like the stillness after abuse was too quiet, too lonely, or too confusing, this episode is a gentle reminder: you’re not broken. You’re healing. You're not alone.
🔗 Resources:
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM):October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, honor survivors, and educate others about the signs and realities of abuse.
If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation, help is available:
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-SAFE (7233)www.thehotline.org(Available 24/7 via phone, chat, or text “START” to 88788)
📱 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN):1-800-656-4673www.rainn.org
💻 National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health:https://ncdvtmh.org/
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