{"id":2577,"date":"2025-08-22T15:14:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ca.pursuitpathways.com\/?page_id=2577"},"modified":"2025-11-01T21:04:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T21:04:40","slug":"untold-stories-from-victim-to-thriver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ca.pursuitpathways.com\/home\/untold-stories-from-victim-to-thriver\/","title":{"rendered":"Untold Stories From Victim to Thriver"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are all only one degree removed from someone impacted by trauma\u2014whether through workplace violence, childhood abuse, or unspoken experiences that haunt people for decades. In a recent episode of Shield The Vulnerable: Untold Stories<\/i>, Cheryl Greenfield\u2014a former sexual trauma nurse turned empowerment mindset coach\u2014opened up about her own story of abuse, silence, and transformation. Her powerful message? You are not alone, and healing is possible.<\/p>

The Courage to Speak Up<\/b>
Cheryl\u2019s journey began with a deep, painful secret. Abused by a trusted family member as a child, she remained silent for over four decades. When she finally spoke up, she wasn\u2019t met with the support she expected. Instead, she was re-victimized\u2014blamed, dismissed, and accused of lying. Some said, “You must have liked it.” Others suggested she was responsible for not speaking sooner.<\/p>

What Cheryl didn\u2019t expect, however, was the ripple effect her bravery would create. One by one, other survivors stepped forward. Eventually, 22 women came forward to file police reports. Her story sparked a movement of truth and healing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Trauma in the Workplace<\/b>
Though the abuse stopped in her late teens, Cheryl carried the emotional weight with her. As a trauma nurse, she was drawn to a high-stress, fast-paced environment\u2014one that kept her too busy to face her own pain. But trauma doesn\u2019t disappear. It shows up in silence, in stress responses, in substance abuse, and in emotional isolation.

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For leaders and employers, Cheryl\u2019s experience is a reminder that trauma is often invisible. Employees who seem disengaged, avoid social situations, or are easily triggered may be carrying hidden pain. Building a trauma-informed workplace is not about having all the answers\u2014it\u2019s about listening, observing, and caring enough to ask the right questions.

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Coaching: The Path to Thriving<\/b>
Traditional therapy didn\u2019t work for Cheryl. After trying several counselors, she felt stuck\u2014repeating her story without receiving the tools to change her mindset. Everything shifted when she discovered coaching through the Pursuit Institute. The approach was simple yet profound: awareness, daily affirmations, and mindset shifts.

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This path led Cheryl to reframe her identity. She no longer saw herself as a victim. She didn\u2019t even settle for being a survivor. She became a thriver<\/b>.

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Through her Empowered by Trauma show, Cheryl now helps others do the same\u2014guiding clients through mindset reprogramming, emotional release, and belief-building practices that create lasting transformation.

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Spotting the Signs, Asking the Right Questions<\/b>
Cheryl encourages leaders to recognize the subtle signs of trauma in the workplace:<\/p>

Employees withdrawing from team activities<\/p>

Avoidance of conversations or eye contact<\/p>

Visible anxiety during meetings or in response to authority figures

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Instead of asking the generic, \u201cHow are you?\u201d try:<\/p>

\u201cYou look like you have something on your mind\u2014do you want to talk?\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou seem a bit off today\u2014everything okay?\u201d

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This level of observation and care can open the door to meaningful conversations\u2014and potentially, someone\u2019s healing journey.

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Final Thoughts<\/b>
Cheryl Greenfield\u2019s story is more than a personal account\u2014it\u2019s a call to action. Whether you are a survivor yourself, a friend of one, or a leader who cares about the emotional wellness of your team, you have a role to play in creating safe, supportive spaces.

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Healing is possible. Empowerment is within reach. And sometimes, the first step begins with someone brave enough to say, \u201cMe too.\u201d

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Resources & Support<\/b>
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada) \u2013 Call or text 988 anytime.
Empowered by Trauma Show \u2013 Visit winwinwomen.tv\/show\/empowered-by-trauma<\/a>
Book a call \u2013 calendly.com\/cherylgreenfield1961<\/a>
Pursuit Institute \u2013 pursuitinstitutecc.com<\/a>

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If Cheryl\u2019s story resonates with you, don\u2019t keep it to yourself. Share this message. Start the conversation. And most importantly\u2014believe that you, too, can thrive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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