010: Let’s Talk About Mental Health – PTSD W/ Anne Alobwede

05/19/21 • 49 min

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we continue our discussions around mental health, and today, we welcome back Anne Alobwede. Anne is one of the many victims of domestic abuse. She has suffered immense violence from her partner, and because of this, her life took a turn for the worse. Her experiences resulted in a long-running trauma that, up until today, she continues to battle. In this episode, she joins us to talk about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

[00:01 – 06:54] Opening Segment

I explain what PTSD is and the different ways it affects people
I introduce our guest

[06:55 – 15:28] Domestic Abuse

Anne talks about her experience with domestic abuse and how it took her life to a drastic turn for the worse
The only time that she stood up for herself resulted in her incarceration

[15:29 – 30:38] PTSD

How her trauma affected her day-to-day life
Managing her PTSD while in prison
Life after prison
- Avoiding the things that reminded her of her previous life
Conquering the fear of talking about her experiences

[30:39 – 36:00] Relationships

Anne discusses how her PTSD has affected her ability to create relationships

[36:01 – 49:02] Let’s Heal Together

Anne’s advice to the people suffering from PTSD and in their journey to healing
Words of encouragement from a fellow African with PTSD
Final thoughts
Reach out to Anne. Links available below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“At the end of the day, mental health illnesses are not physical. Most of the times, when somebody doesn’t tell you that this is what they’re going through, you’ll never know.” – Anne Alobwede.

“It’s okay to be different.” – Anne Alobwede

Resources Mentioned:

Scars to Stars by Anne Alobwede
Till Abuse Do Us Part (Part 1) - Anne Alobwede
Till Abuse Do Us Part (Part 2) - Anne Alobwede

Learn more about Anne Alobwede:

Website: https://annealobwede.com/
Instagram: @annealobwede
Facebook: Anne Alobwede (/anne.alobwede.9)
email: [email protected]

LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you!

You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at [email protected]. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more.

You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).

[00:01 – 06:54] Opening Segment

I explain what PTSD is and the different ways it affects people
I introduce our guest

[06:55 – 15:28] Domestic Abuse

Anne talks about her experience with domestic abuse and how it took her life to a drastic turn for the worse
The only time that she stood up for herself resulted in her incarceration

[15:29 – 30:38] PTSD

How her trauma affected her day-to-day life
Managing her PTSD while in prison
Life after prison
- Avoiding the things that reminded her of her previous life
Conquering the fear of talking about her experiences

[30:39 – 36:00] Relationships

Anne discusses how her PTSD has affected her ability to create relationships

[36:01 – 49:02] Let’s Heal Together

Anne’s advice to the people suffering from PTSD and in their journey to healing
Words of encouragement from a fellow African with PTSD
Final thoughts
Reach out to Anne. Links available below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s okay to be different.” – Anne Alobwede

Resources Mentioned:

Scars to Stars by Anne Alobwede
Till Abuse Do Us Part (Part 1) - Anne Alobwede
Till Abuse Do Us Part (Part 2) - Anne Alobwede

Learn more about Anne Alobwede:

Website: https://annealobwede.com/
Instagram: @annealobwede
Facebook: Anne Alobwede (/anne.alobwede.9)
email: [email protected]

LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you!

You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at [email protected]. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more.

You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).

Previous Episode

009: Let's Talk About Mental Health - Schizophrenia W/ Arnold and Donald Fosah (Part 2)

This is part two of our conversations with Donald and Arnold Fosah.

In part one, we talk about the realities of Schizophrenia from the perspectives of a patient, family member, and healthcare professional. In this episode, we continue talking about Donald’s struggles with his illness and how his family is helping him through his journey.

We dig deeper into Schizophrenia - [00:01 – 10:46]

Donald and Arnold shares how Schizophrenia affects their daily lives

Let’s support each other - [10:47 – 22:01]

The importance of having a good support system
How you can support someone dealing with mental illnesses

What keeps you moving forward? - [22:02 – 28:56]

Donald talks about what keeps him going and fighting against his illness

Advice about Schizophrenia - [28:57 - 42:16]

Donald and Arnold shares facts about Schizophrenia and advice on how you can help someone suffering from it
Get in touch with them. Links available below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“Understanding yourself is very important. If you don’t understand yourself, you’ll not be able to forge ahead.” – Donald Fosah

You can contact the two of them through Arnold’s private practice at https://verdantbehavioralhealth.com/ or by sending him an email at [email protected]

LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you!

You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at [email protected]. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more.

You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).

Next Episode

011: Don't Suffer in Silence - A Mental Health Story W/ Patience Abonge (Part 1)

In another addition to our Mental Health Awareness series, we are joined by Patience Abonge, and she is here to share her story. She has suffered from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. Today she encourages us not to be afraid to tell our story. We don’t have to suffer in silence. Together we are stronger, and together we can conquer the challenges along our journey.

[00:01 – 02:35] Opening Segment

Introduction of guest and topic

[02:36 – 25:58] Patience’s Story

Patience shares her story – from childhood to marriage.
She talks about getting raped by one of their family members
The trauma it caused and how it affected her life
The worries she had for her son that had autism
Fearing society’s judgeful nature

[25:56 – 43:40] Punishment

Getting disowned by her own family
Landing herself in a mental institution
Going deeper and deeper into depression

Tweetable Quotes:

“I think I’ve been through all kinds of challenges, [but now] I have to challenge myself.” – Patience Abonge

“You have to be conscious of what you want to do.” – Patience Abonge

You can reach out to Patience on Facebook or Instagram. Support the Free Minds Foundation, visit their Facebook page.

LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you!

You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at [email protected]. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more.

You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).