From praying when he didn't know if he'd see another day to somehow finding the strength to seek help, Jeromy reflects on the choices, faith, survival instincts, and lessons that stayed with him long after his physical wounds healed, and how becoming a father ultimately gave those survival instincts a new purpose.

This isn't just a story about surviving trauma. It's about what you choose to do with the life you still have.

Most people know I was shot.

Almost nobody knows what happened before it.

In this deeply personal episode, I take you back to August 2006 and share, for the first time, the events leading up to the night that changed my life forever. What began as an ordinary day slowly unraveled into something I couldn’t explain, but somehow felt coming.

From watching a close friend change, to the growing unease that followed me throughout the day, to the heartbreaking conversation I had with my mother before I left… this is the story before the headlines.

This isn’t just a story about violence.

It’s a story about instinct.

Integrity.

Survival.

And the life-changing consequences of keeping your word.

Episode One ends at the exact moment my life changed forever.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of trauma, violence, firearms, and emotionally intense experiences that may be difficult for some listeners.

If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear that survival is possible—even when life changes in an instant.

Trauma N Triumph isn’t just about surviving the worst moments of life. It’s about discovering who you become after them.

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In this episode of the Trauma N Triumph (TNT) Podcast, I share the deeply personal journey of raising my daughter, Avalynn, who is autistic and has an intellectual disability. This isn’t a story about giving up, it’s about learning to advocate, overcoming obstacles, and celebrating the victories that many people never see.

We discuss:

• What life looked like before and after the diagnosis
• The realities of special education, IEPs, and advocacy
• The emotional toll of navigating schools, healthcare, and support systems
• The biggest lessons I’ve learned as a father
• Why celebrating small victories can change everything

Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, advocate, or someone who wants to better understand the world of disability, this episode offers an honest conversation about resilience, hope, and the power of showing up every day.

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Because sometimes the smallest victories become the biggest triumphs.

In this episode of Trauma N Triumph (TNT), I break down my marriage—not from a place of blame, but from a place of accountability and truth.

I talk about how my past shaped the way I showed up…
how I stepped into a role of fixing, saving, and providing…
and how that led to ignoring red flags, abandoning my own needs, and staying in something I knew wasn’t right.

This episode goes deep into:

• Letting someone back in after they walked away
• Trying to “fix” a relationship by working harder
• Fear of being alone and starting over
• Losing yourself while trying to hold everything together
• The moment you realize effort isn’t being matched
• Emotional exhaustion, resentment, and disconnection
• Why I stayed longer than I should have
• The truth about boundaries, self-worth, and real love

This isn’t about what someone else did.

This is about what I allowed…
why I allowed it…
and what I had to learn to finally change.

Because at the end of the day:

👉 You don’t stay because it’s healthy
👉 You stay because you think it’s what you deserve

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but nobody talks about what it actually takes to do it.

In Episode 3 of Trauma N Triumph (TNT), Jeromy Wilson goes beyond awareness and dives into the hardest part of growth, taking ownership and changing the patterns that were built through trauma, instability, and survival.

After growing up in chaos, navigating life without stability, and developing a survival mindset, Jeromy reached a point many people find themselves in: understanding the “why” behind his behavior, but still struggling to change it.

This episode breaks down the reality that awareness alone doesn’t create transformation.

Jeromy explores the internal battle between who you’ve been and who you’re trying to become, and why breaking cycles requires more than motivation, it requires discipline, consistency, and intentional action over time.

Through raw reflection and psychological insight, this episode covers:

• Why trauma responses feel justified in the moment

• The difference between understanding your behavior and actually changing it

• How survival patterns become automatic reactions

• The role of neuroplasticity in rewiring the brain

• Emotional conditioning and why reactions happen so quickly

• Identity conflict and the discomfort of becoming someone new

• Why most people stay stuck even after becoming self-aware

• The importance of accountability in real growth

• How small, repeated decisions create lasting change

• What healing actually looks like and why it’s not comfortable

Jeromy also shares how becoming a father forced him to confront his own behaviors and recognize the responsibility of not passing down the same patterns he grew up with.

This episode isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level motivation.

It’s about the uncomfortable truth:

Breaking the cycle means changing yourself, consistently, intentionally, and without excuses.

Because trauma may explain your behavior…

but it doesn’t have to define your future.

In Episode 1 of Trauma N Triumph (TNT), Jeromy Wilson shares the foundation of his story—growing up in over 32 different homes, navigating the impact of trauma, and learning how to survive in environments that lacked stability, connection, and security.

This episode dives into the psychological effects of childhood trauma, including survival mindset, attachment issues, emotional regulation, and the long-term impact of growing up without consistency or love.

Jeromy opens up about the experiences that shaped his identity, the challenges he faced as he got older, and the realization that breaking generational cycles requires intention, accountability, and growth.

This is not just a story about trauma—
it’s the beginning of a story about transformation.

There’s more to come.

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In this introductory teaser, host Jeromy Wilson shares the purpose behind the podcast and the journey that inspired it. From growing up in instability and trauma to becoming a father, advocate, and voice for others, this series explores what it truly takes to break generational cycles and turn pain into purpose.

Each episode will dive into real conversations about childhood trauma, resilience, parenting, mental health, advocacy, and personal growth. This podcast is about honesty, healing, and the strength it takes to rebuild your life on your own terms.

If you’ve ever had to fight through your past to build a better future, this podcast is for you.

Full episodes coming soon.