S1-E05 | What if the child you never had becomes thousands who need your love?

Highlight
After watching a documentary about the Rohingya refugee crisis that profoundly impacted Rikke and shook her to the core, she started to question everything about her comfortable life.  She had to decide whether to continue pursuing adoption or dedicate herself fully to her newfound purpose.

Summary

Rikke Ludvigsen, a social worker and trauma therapist, shares her awakening journey and the transformation it brought to her life. It all started when she watched a documentary about the Rohingya refugees in Myanmar, which deeply touched her and ignited a desire to make a difference. Rikke realised that her skills in creating safety for children and healing trauma could be applied to help women in vulnerable situations.
This led her to question everything in her life and reassess her beliefs and self-worth. She embarked on a six-year process of healing, self-discovery, and finding her voice.
Rikke founded a nonprofit organisation called Sister Power International to support women's worth and create safety for women around the world. Rikke Ludvigsen shares her intense crisis and the decision to follow her soul mission.
She emphasises the importance of being clear and not regretting the choices made. Rikke highlights the need to align with oneself and not be swayed by others' expectations. She used her knowledge of trauma healing and crisis management to navigate her own healing process.
Rikke emphasises the significance of vulnerability and the power of intuition in creating the best version of one's life. She believes that there is hope for healing and encourages others to trust their instincts and follow their visions.

Rikke Ludvigsen 
Website - sisterpower.org
Website - safechildren.dk

Website - safechildrenacademy.com/

Facebook - facebook.com/Safechildrenacademy
Instagram - instagram.com/safechildren_international/

Keywords

awakening, transformation, trauma therapy, social work, safety, women's worth, nonprofit organisation, crisis, soul mission, alignment, regret, trauma healing, vulnerability, intuition, hope for healing

Takeaways

• An awakening can lead to a reassessment of one's life in every aspect, prompting a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
• Watching a documentary about the suffering of others can ignite a deep desire to make a difference and take action.
• Questioning beliefs and self-worth is an essential part of the awakening process.
• Acknowledging intergenerational and cultural trauma can help understand and heal personal struggles.
• Finding self-compassion and embracing one's worth are crucial for personal growth and the ability to support others.
• Creating a nonprofit organisation can be a powerful way to fulfil a mission and make a positive impact in the world. Be clear and aligned with yourself when making important decisions.
• Don't let others' expectations dictate your choices.
• Use your knowledge and skills to navigate your own healing process.
• Embrace vulnerability and trust your intuition.
• Remember that there is hope for healing.

Sound Bites

• "I saw a British documentary on the Rohingya refugees in Myanmar."
• "Everything that used to feel comfortable and good just didn't feel right anymore."
• "I had to reassess everything. Just everything."
• "That was like an earthquake that just sent me off into the air."
• "I knew that I had to be a hundred per cent."
• "So it's been again like understanding that I did the right thing for who I am."