In this post, Sam Nilaweera recounts his experience of participating in a BBC radio interview about PTSD with Dr. Jennifer Wild. It shares the emotional journey leading up to and following the interview, highlighting Sam’s struggles with overcoming trauma from the 2004 tsunami and the challenges of navigating PTSD. The narrative touches on feelings of exposure, anxiety, and the importance of being validated through the interview. The piece underscores the complexities of trauma recovery and the significance of empathy in addressing PTSD.