Episode 17: Wear Your Lightning Bolt Scars with Pride

Something incredibly magical happens when our favorite fictional
worlds bring us safety, comfort, and joy. This week, we spoke
with Ashley Aselin about how the Harry Potter books helped her
cope with bullying, PTSD, and how she was able to bring wisdom
from her own mental health experiences into her career.


TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault, disordered eating, and self-harm
discussion throughout the episode


 On Episode 17, we discuss…


Having a refuge from bullying at school in the Potter books,
movies, and online forums


The mental health aftermath of sexual assault


The love and safety of the Harry Potter fandom


Making new mental health discoveries as an adult


Getting through the difficult time of the year with the help of
Harry Potter


Bringing wisdom and understanding into a job in the foster care
system


If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for
you to join us as a guest on the podcast!


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