So many of us abuse survivors deal with money shame. Is it exploiting others to ask to be paid for mental health work? Why is it so hard to make a living? These were questions I asked myself daily—and they brought up SO much stress. I felt bad and wrong for wanting...
How I Thrive Despite the Suicidal Feelings I Have Every Day
Do you struggle with chronic suicidal feelings? I have almost every day since age 8, and I’m not alone in that. It’s a common challenge those of us who have survived child abuse face—especially when we live with conditions like borderline personality disorder or...
How to Erase Shame With a Meaningful Apology
Alright, so you made a mistake. You did something that hurt others…and now you’re feeling like the worst human being on the planet (hello, shame!). That’s a normal experience—and it’s not actually a bad thing. Shame and guilt can guide us towards being a better...
4 Easy Types of Self Care to Do When You’re Exhausted
Surviving is tough enough…then you’re adding the work of recovery on top of that! Well, no wonder us abuse survivors are exhausted. Even being kind to ourselves can feel far too difficult. This episode lists four wildly easy types of self care, most of which you can...
How to Begin Feeling Joy After Abuse
You’ve been so focused on surviving abuse that you haven’t had time to learn how to experience joy. But, now that you’re free from that traumatic situation…you can begin this beautiful journey. Here’s an episode all about a secret to feeling joy, even if you don’t yet...
The 5 Steps to Self Love You Need to Be Doing
Pretty much everyone talks about loving yourself...but how often do you hear actual steps to self love? Well, here you go! This video is all about reclaiming true, life-long self love after abuse. It's NOT toxic positivity or spiritual bypassing. It's real stuff that...

Hi! I’m Calion
I’m a dreamer, healer, and optimistic soul…and a survivor of child sexual abuse and trafficking. I created Uncover Your Joy to show joy and peace are possible to find after trauma. I’m the founder of The Prosperity Path Program, and have reached almost 80,000 survivors with my blog!