Ep 17 | The Injury No One Warned You About: What to Do With Guilt, Grief, and Growth with Dr. Abigail Powell

What happens when the system you trusted harms you (or the people you love most) and you're left questioning what it means to be a “good mom,” a “good wife,” or a “good patient”?

Dr. Abigail Powell, a licensed clinical psychologist in Texas and a listed provider in the Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory, shares her family's story of medical coercion, injury, and identity upheaval in this gripping, grace-filled episode. From her husband’s mandated military COVID-19 vaccine and subsequent diagnosis of IgA nephropathy, to her own journey of maternal regret and clinical transformation, this conversation peels back the emotional layers of what it means to rebuild after regret.

We talk about:

• How coercive “good mom” messages shaped her early medical decisions

• The moment her husband was denied life insurance after vaccination

• The long road to forgiveness (and the role of research along the way)

• The difference between fear-based decisions and informed ones

• Why she founded Village Psychology to support other moms like her

If you’ve ever carried silent guilt after a medical decision you regret, this episode will help you feel seen and remind you that healing is possible.

Resources:

Are you a Texas Resident? Book your 15 minute free consult at Grapevine Psychology or contact Dr. Powell for more support.

Read the first chapter of our book, “Well Considered: A Handbook for Making Informed Medical Decisions” today!

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