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"WRITING THROUGH THE PAIN"

"WRITING THROUGH THE PAIN"

By Ingrid D. Johnson

Join me, multi-disciplinary artist, Ingrid D Johnson, as I explore and discuss what healing looks like after the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Experience different stages of my life as I share flash backs from my childhood, interesting moments living in the child welfare system in my teens, and my struggle to overcome the impact of the abuse on my sense of self in my adulthood. Listen as I share my story from pages in my upcoming memoirs with poems and songs from my life, and occasional live interviews with select guests connected to my journey.

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"My Story" - Part 6: Cathy Part 2 (Live Interview)

"WRITING THROUGH THE PAIN"Aug 27, 2020

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"ME AND YOU"

"ME AND YOU"

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
A podcast promotion of my new single "Me and You" on Spotify. Music Video available on YouTube under Ingrid D Johnson
Aug 23, 202201:01
MY STORY: Series Finale
Mar 05, 202204:21
"My Story"-Part 45: The Unhappy Ending

"My Story"-Part 45: The Unhappy Ending

Welcome back to the final episode of my podcast "Writing Through The Pain: My Story continued". On this final episode, listen to a clip from my upcoming memoirs about my therapeutic journey unraveling and healing the impact of childhood sexual abuse on my life.
Dec 30, 202109:08
"MY STORY"- Part 44: Boundaries

"MY STORY"- Part 44: Boundaries

Join me for this month's episode of Writing Through The Pain: My story continues. This week let's talk about boundaries, as I share more of my healing journey from my upcoming book.
Nov 13, 202113:28
ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

Information about a change to this podcast. Now Monthly instead of weekly episodes.
Oct 22, 202104:34
"My Story"- Part 43: Therapy

"My Story"- Part 43: Therapy

Join me for another episode of Writing Through The Pain: My Story Continued. This week I recallgoing through Therapy in my 30's and the difference it started to make in my adult life as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
Sep 30, 202128:53
"My Story"-Part 42: Caught!

"My Story"-Part 42: Caught!

Join me for another episode of "My Story": Writing Through The Pain. Listen to another clip of my upcoming memoirs. On this episode I share problematic behaviors from my past, related to my trauma.
Aug 27, 202112:44
"My Story"- Part 41: Just Friends
Aug 19, 202109:46
"My Story"- Part 40: TEMPTATION

"My Story"- Part 40: TEMPTATION

Join me, after a two week hiatus, for a brand new episode of Writing Through The Pain: My Story Continued. On this episode, listen to a clip of my upcoming memoirs that explores a dark period in my life when I let loneliness and selfishness rule my life, which leads to a morally bad decision. ***Not suitable for children. Listen to my new song "Hide Away" on Spotify today. HTTPS://OPEN.SPOTIFY.COM/ALBUM/74RN6CSFIUSFGF0VH4AEHU
Aug 12, 202113:56
"My Story"- Part 39: Kalid
Jul 21, 202120:03
"My Story"- Part 38: INTERMISSION
Jul 14, 202123:21
My Story": Part 37- My Sinful Mistakes

My Story": Part 37- My Sinful Mistakes

Join me for another clip of my upcoming memoirs about my life and healing after the trauma of childhood sexual abuse.
Jul 14, 202112:16
"My Story"- Part 36: Deliverance

"My Story"- Part 36: Deliverance

Welcome back to another episode of Writing Through The Pain: My Story continued. Join me this week as I share my deliverance from a verbally abusive relationship that silenced my voice, for almost a year, and turned me into a shadow of myself.
Jun 18, 202116:52
'My Story" - Part 35 - Taylor Poole

'My Story" - Part 35 - Taylor Poole

Grab a seat and join me for a new episode of Writing Through The Pain: My Story continues.
Jun 18, 202116:13
"My Story"- Part 34: Public Enemy #1
May 20, 202117:11
"My Story"- Part 33: ... In The Valley
Apr 15, 202115:34
"My Story"-Part 32: Men, Money, Sex and inequality
Mar 25, 202117:47
"My Story"-Part 31: Lance Devereux
Mar 11, 202110:59
"My Story"Part 30: Hell in a Basket
Mar 04, 202110:54
"My Story"- Part 29: Man with The Iron Mask

"My Story"- Part 29: Man with The Iron Mask

Join me for another episode of Writing Through The Pain: My Story continued. Listen to another clip from my upcoming memoirs about dealing with the impact of childhood sexual abuse in my twenties. A time when I struggled with my self esteem and my sense of worth, especially in my romantic relationships. ***Included in this episode my 2009 spoken word Track "Black Man" Featuring Shawn Leon & NDU, in this episode (Available on iTunes and Spotify).
Feb 19, 202115:26
"My Story" Part 28: No Mediation...
Feb 11, 202115:05
"My Story"-Part 27: The Restraining Order
Feb 04, 202111:33
"My Story"- Part 26: Silence ... is not Consent

"My Story"- Part 26: Silence ... is not Consent

Join me for another harrowing episode of Writing Through The Pain: My Story continued. ***Listener Discretion is Advised.
Jan 22, 202109:01
"My Story"- Part 25: DARKNESS

"My Story"- Part 25: DARKNESS

The Story continues ... after two special episodes (over the Christmas holidays), I am back to sharing clips from my upcoming memoirs. *Listener discretion is advised. This episode can be triggering for some.
Jan 14, 202114:12
"My Story"- Special Edition: Part 24: Pandemic Blues

"My Story"- Special Edition: Part 24: Pandemic Blues

This pandemic has affected us all and time at home with code red restrictions can only heighten underlining issues or the impact of childhood trauma. Join, me, Winnipeg, multi-disciplinary artist, Ingrid D.Johnson, as I share my thoughts on the pandemic, introspection, and learning to walk in love. A short detour and special episode from the normal, weekly sharing, of my upcoming memoirs.
Jan 07, 202117:09
"My Story" - Special Edition: Part 23: Creative Depression

"My Story" - Special Edition: Part 23: Creative Depression

Grab a post Christmas beverage and treat and join me for a special edition of Writing Through The Pain, as I share my experience being an independent artist and why it depresses me sometimes.
Dec 29, 202025:36
"My Story"- Part 22: Run away ... Girl

"My Story"- Part 22: Run away ... Girl

Join me on a new episode of Writing Through The Pain: My Story continued... as I share one of my memories pursuing modeling in NYC city and when that dream finally came to an end. In addition to my unstable relationship with Issac Omega and a brand new beginning.*This episode includes my spoken word poem, "The Real Woman," from the 2006 spoken word album "Black Butterfly." 🦋 The beat was produced by Ishq Bector.
Dec 17, 202041:13
"My Story"-Part 19: Hookers ... and BIG Dreams

"My Story"-Part 19: Hookers ... and BIG Dreams

Join me for one of most controversial episodes, yet. Learn more about my dysfunctional patterns as I try to navigate life and love, after the impact of childhood sexual abuse.
Nov 26, 202016:27
"My Story:" Part 18: Little Earthquakes
Nov 19, 202013:19
"My Story"- Part 17: Issac Omega

"My Story"- Part 17: Issac Omega

ATTENTION: To protect the privacy of others, several names in my story have been changed. *** Join me for another episode of Writing Through The Pain. Join me on my journey living on my own, as a teenager and discovering who I am, after the trauma of abuse. Listen to clips from my upcoming memoirs and a clip of my 2005 published poem, "Missing".
Nov 12, 202008:12
"My Story"- Part 16: Independent Living

"My Story"- Part 16: Independent Living

The saga continues ... Join me for another episode of Writing Through The Pain: My Story continued.
Nov 05, 202013:35
"My Story"- Part 15: Cornish

"My Story"- Part 15: Cornish

Welcome to another episode of Writing Through The Pain. The story continues as I move from a broken heart, into a new relationship, lose old friends, gain a new friend, and move into my very first apartment on Cornish.
Oct 29, 202014:28
"My Story"- Part 14: ... Triggers

"My Story"- Part 14: ... Triggers

Join us for another episode of Writing Through The Pain as my journey continues ... and I encounter triggers.
Oct 22, 202016:30
"My Story"-Part 13: Abort!

"My Story"-Part 13: Abort!

Join me on this episode of "Writing Through The Pain" as I share my experience making a life altering choice at 15 1/2 years old.
Oct 15, 202011:59
"My Story"- Part 12: A Baby?

"My Story"- Part 12: A Baby?

Life is full of choices. Choices that impact our lives and the lives of others around us. *** In this episode: The song "Changes" by Ingrid D.Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew. AVAILABLE NOW on Apple & Amazon music. Thank you for your support! https://www.amazon.com/Visions-Dreams-Ingrid-Johnson-Funky/dp/B00TVKAN6Q
Oct 08, 202019:37
"My Story"-Part 11: Mookie

"My Story"-Part 11: Mookie

Join me on this episode of "Writing Through The Pain" where I share some of the early effects of childhood sexual abuse in my teens and how that shapes my romantic relationships with boys, as a young, teenage, girl.
Oct 01, 202021:46
"My Story"- Part 10: Garfield Street South

"My Story"- Part 10: Garfield Street South

Join me on my journey through care as I embark on my final home away from home. The dreaded group home.
Sep 24, 202014:32
"My Story" - Part 9: Marie C. (Live Interview)

"My Story" - Part 9: Marie C. (Live Interview)

Technical difficulties plagued me during this interview and in my editorial process, delaying my release of this episode, but I can't wait for you to meet Marie Christian. So ... grab a snack and join me as I interview The Director of Voices: The Manitoba Youth in care network. Learn about how her personal experience living in the child welfare system shaped her current career path.
Sep 17, 202001:24:28
"My Story"- Part 8: TROUBLE MAKER

"My Story"- Part 8: TROUBLE MAKER

The journey continues as I share memories of being a black, teenage, girl in foster care and introduce one of my original songs 🎵 partially inspired by that part of my journey.
Sep 10, 202015:53
"My Story" - Part 7: Apprehension

"My Story" - Part 7: Apprehension

Join me for another episode of my weekly podcast, Writing Through The Pain, episode seven. Let me share with you my memories about living in the foster care system, as a teenage girl. In addition to telling more about my inspiration for doing this podcast.
Sep 03, 202012:30
"My Story" - Part 6: Cathy Part 2 (Live Interview)

"My Story" - Part 6: Cathy Part 2 (Live Interview)

Join us! Let's "focus" and dig a little bit deeper into Cathy's journey as a social worker and a child abuse therapist.
Aug 27, 202001:10:56
"My Story" Part 5: Cathy Part 1 (Live Interview)

"My Story" Part 5: Cathy Part 1 (Live Interview)

Meet my friend Cathy. Join me in part one of a candid interview with my friend, retired social worker, and child abuse therapist, Catherine Hudek. Learn about the field of social work and child abuse therapy from her perspective, experience and interesting journey.
Aug 20, 202055:21
"My Story" - Part 4: Punishment

"My Story" - Part 4: Punishment

The journey continues ... In this week's episode join me as I share my apprehension into foster care and the wonderful person I meet on this journey that supports my fight for justice.
Aug 13, 202009:43
"My Story"- Part 3: Red Flags

"My Story"- Part 3: Red Flags

The journey continues ... It gets darkest before the dawn.
Aug 06, 202012:49
"My Story" - Part 2: Flash Backs

"My Story" - Part 2: Flash Backs

The story continues ... Get a snack. Pull up a chair. Relax. Journey with me into the memories of my past and back again to the present. Journey with me into the moments that changed and shaped my life forever.
Jul 30, 202012:36
"My Story"- Part 1: Sex Ed

"My Story"- Part 1: Sex Ed

ATTENTION: To protect the privacy of others, several names in my story have been changed. **** The Journey begins! Grab a snack, a comfortable seat, and listen to the very first episode of WRITING THROUGH THE PAIN: "My Story" -Part One. Please, ignore my presumptuous introduction. I was very nervous and thought I needed to promote myself in the introduction . Feel free to fast forward it. Learn about the impact of childhood sexual from my perspective as a black, Jamaican, Canadian woman. Every episode will share snippets of my journey or share interesting interviews with people in relation to my healing journey.
Jul 21, 202010:44
THE TRAILER: "Triggers"

THE TRAILER: "Triggers"

Triggers, a lack of boundaries, co-dependancy, nightmares, bed wetting, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicide ideation, self-mutilation, aggression, an inability to trust others, attachment disorder, black and white thinking, and fire starting are all symptoms of childhood trauma.
How does a child overcome these obstacles to their emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual development? What does that healing journey look like in their adulthood?

Join me, Ingrid D. Johnson, on "Writing Through The Pain" as I discuss, explore, and discover what life after the trauma of childhood sexual abuse looks like in several areas of life.
Jul 17, 202000:58