We are only going to grow to the extent that we’re willing to heal and a part of redefining self love is learning how to acknowledge and heal from hidden abuse.

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Shannon Thomas, LCSW, the international bestselling author of Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse and Exposing Financial Abuse: When Money is a Weapon.

Shannon is the Owner/lead therapist of an award-winning counseling practice in Southlake, TX. Thomas, Founder of the Keep Dreaming Big Project, a IRS approved 501 (c)(3), a certified trauma therapist and a fellow survivor of psychological abuse who is helping people around the world find healing.


Key discussion points from this episode include:

04:20 - An Unspoken Seventh Pillar
14:30 - How To Recognize Hidden Abuse
21:10 - Hidden Abuse In Religious Settings
30:00 - Identifying Signs Of Abuse While Dating
37:50 - Healing From Hidden Abuse


What Healing Looks Like Takeaways
 

“I equate hidden abuse to poison in water, ‘You don’t really see it, until you start to feel it’.” - Shannon Thomas  

“Psychological abuse is always there before a physical abuse episode.” - Shannon Thomas 

“Stone walling is truly the message of, ‘I don’t see you, you don’t exist and you don’t matter’.” - Shannon Thomas  

“It is a privilege to be in my presence.” - Patrice Washington 

“Psychological abusers are attracted to success.” - Shannon Thomas   

“Collect impressive No’s.” - Patrice Washington  

“If I know where I’m not supposed to be, then I’m going to be really excited to know where I’m supposed to be.” - Shannon Thomas  



Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Shannon’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.

Define Success:
“I define success by being at peace.” 

Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
"My own freedom.” 

One Book that Has Helped You Redefined Wealth For Yourself:
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Shannon Thomas and to me, the truth about wealth is you can define it for yourself.”


Connect With Shannon:
Instagram: @shannonthomas | https://www.instagram.com/shannonthomas/ 
Website: https://shannonthomas.com/
Counseling Practice: https://southlakecounseling.org/

LINKS:
Take The Redefining Wealth QUIZ: https://patricewashington.com/starthere/
Book Me To Speak: https://patricewashington.com/speaking/
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https://www.instagram.com/seekwisdompcw/
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