Desiree Pearl’s Journey Through Trauma and Healing

In this deeply moving episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy
Wurzel welcomes poet, survivor, and mental health advocate Desiree
Pearl to share her inspiring story in Desiree Pearl’s Journey
Through Trauma and Healing. Introduced to Betsy by her son Josh
Sloan, Desiree opens up about her path of resilience, the risks of
vulnerability, and the powerful role writing played in her
decades-long journey to confront trauma and embrace healing. Listen
to the audio interview with Betsy Wurzel and Desiree Pearl as they
explore life’s challenges, resilience, and the power of
healing.  Click here to listen...Desiree discusses her
powerful new book, TRASH: A Survivor’s Journey Through Trauma,
Abuse, and Healing, which took 20 years to write. She and Betsy
take a deep dive into the courage it takes to share one’s story,
knowing it exposes the most vulnerable parts of oneself. In Desiree
Pearl’s Journey Through Trauma and Healing, she explains how
setting boundaries can upset those who once disrespected or abused
us — and why finding the right therapist can require patience and
persistence.They explore how childhood trauma shapes us as adults,
and why acknowledging and validating painful feelings is essential
for recovery. Desiree shares her own experiences of losing both
parents young, living with a hoarder grandmother, and enduring
narcissistic relationships. Her candid words, “The first time I
married my father.

The second time, I married my grandmother,” reveal the patterns
many survivors recognize — attracting what is familiar to the
brain.The conversation also highlights the lingering stigma around
mental health care. Seeking support, Desiree insists, is a sign of
strength, especially when faced with gaslighting, name-calling, and
a lack of understanding from those around you.

 Desiree Pearl’s Journey Through Trauma and Healing, both she
and Betsy remind listeners that we are all works in progress — and
that small acts of kindness can have a life-changing
impact.Desiree’s message is one of hope: you are not alone, there
is light even in the darkest times, and you must never give up. Her
work is a testament to the healing power of perseverance,
creativity, and connection.

Betys was truly inspired chatting with Desiree Pearl, and this
conversation touched me deeply. Her courage, honesty, and strength
shine through in every word, and Betsy knows her story will
resonate with many of you.For more information about Desiree Pearl
and her powerful book TRASH: A Survivor’s Journey Through Trauma,
Abuse, and Healing, please visit her website where you can order a
copy and connect directly with her:
Desiree Pearl’s Website & Book

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