Tracy Smaldino
Advocate
I am a trauma recovery thriver!
My own trauma has led me down this path that is very close to my heart and a passion project! Hence, my podcast, Trauma Rock Stars.
A little about me: I am the only survivor of a horrific auto accident when I was 12 years old (both my cousins died). I was burned on 70% of my body and almost didn't survive. Not only were the burns horrible, but I also had a major head injury & was in a coma for 2 weeks. I had to learn to talk, read, write, and walk all over with years of surgeries and rehab.
Fast forward 3 years, when I was 15, I was trying to live somewhat of a normal adolescent life during my recovery. I went with friends to a high school party, and while there, I was drugged and gang raped by several boys.
This was something I suppressed and never told a soul about until recent years. My healing started 5 years ago through meditation and some serious reflection, including journaling.
This past year, I learned about MDMA therapy. There was something in my heart that I knew this was what I had been looking for. I had an amazing therapist guide me through the journey, and it was truly a gift!