From Pain to Purpose: Dr. Robin Gethers on Healing, Resilience, and Her BookFrom Trauma to Triumph
by ReadersMagnet | August 28, 2025 | Book Review | 0 Comments
In a heartfelt conversation with Ric Bratton on the syndicated radio program This Week in America, Dr. Robin Gethers shares her journey through domestic violence and childhood trauma, offering hope, faith, and practical tools to help others move from darkness into light.
When Dr. Robin Gethers joined Ric Bratton for This Week in America, her voice carried both the weight of lived pain and the strength of survival. Her memoir, From Trauma to Triumph, is more than a personal story. It is a lifeline for anyone feeling trapped in cycles of abuse, fear, and hopelessness.
Dr. Gethers, the CEO and Co-Founder of New Beginnings Life Ministry and Consulting, is a board-certified Christian counselor with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families heal from trauma. But before she became a mental health advocate and award-winning motivational speaker, she was a survivor.
“I just felt it was the appropriate time to write this book,” she told Ric. “Letting that individual know that you can make it. You can get through whatever you are going through. You don’t have to feel stuck.”
The Power of a Decision
For Dr. Gethers, change began with one hard truth—she had reached her limit.
“You have to come to that point to say, ‘I have had enough. It’s time to reclaim my life back.’”
That decision, she explained, is only the first step. The road forward is rarely smooth. There are setbacks, moments of doubt, and emotional triggers that can make progress feel impossible. For her, faith was the anchor.
“My faith… that’s first and foremost,” she said. “Through my faith, I asked the Lord to give me the strength I needed, and He gave me that strength.”
Facing the Past to Help the Future
Writing From Trauma to Triumph meant reliving some of her darkest moments. At times, she had to step away from her laptop, unsure she could continue. What pushed her forward was the reminder from a friend:
“This book is not for you. This book… will be for somebody else.”
That truth became her motivation. She wrote late into the night, often through tears, knowing her story could give hope to someone who felt as lost as she once did.
Breaking the “It’s My Fault” Lie
One of the most damaging effects of abuse, she explained, is gaslighting, the manipulation that makes victims believe they are to blame. Dr. Gethers experienced it herself.
Support from her family, friends, and church was vital. “They said to me repeatedly, ‘This is not your fault. You don’t deserve this. You deserve better.”
That message now forms a core part of her outreach. In the back of her book, she lists resources for those facing domestic violence and trauma—proof that practical help exists alongside emotional encouragement.
Triumph as an Ongoing Journey
Ric asked her when she knew she had gone from trauma to triumph. Her answer was honest:
“I’m still healing. I’m still growing… Everybody’s journey is different.”
For Dr. Gethers, triumph is not a single moment of victory, but a daily, sometimes minute-by-minute, choice to keep moving forward. “Knowing your self-worth is extremely important,” she stressed. “If I can make it out through all of these traumas, so can you.”
Advice for the Stuck and Struggling
To those who feel trapped in their pain, her guidance is firm but straightforward:
“If you don’t succeed the first time, keep going. Keep trying. Keep going.”
She urges people to use the resources available in 2025—hotlines, support groups, counseling, and trusted community leaders. Most importantly, she says, you have to want change. “A person has to be sick and tired of being sick and tired.”
More Than a Memoir
From Trauma to Triumph is not just a memoir—it’s part guidebook, part encouragement, and part call to action. It speaks directly to those enduring abuse and to the loved ones who want to help. It’s also a testament to faith, resilience, and the belief that no one’s past has to define their future.
Dr. Gethers’ work has already been recognized with multiple awards, including the Quill Inspiration Award from ReadersMagnet, the Community Leadership Award, the Impact Award on Mental Health Awareness, and the Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. But for her, the real reward is seeing lives change.
A Final Word of Hope
Before closing the interview, she left listeners with this reminder:
“Trauma has no gender, no race. You are an overcomer. Keep speaking positive words into the atmosphere. You can overcome. You can be resilient.”
She hopes that anyone reading her book will not only find encouragement for themselves but will also pass it on to someone else in need. If you or someone you know is trapped in trauma or abuse, take the first step toward healing. Get a copy of From Trauma to Triumph by Dr. Robin Gethers, available on Amazon. Visit drrobin.info to learn more about Dr. Gethers and for resources and support. Your journey from pain to purpose can start today.
