An unapologetic guide to healing, speaking out and stepping into your next chapter.

By Jas Rawlinson

When a stranger threatened violence against domestic violence advocate Jas Rawlinson, for championing a message that survivors can heal and find joyful, purposeful lives…

She didn’t self-silence or get angry…

Instead, Jas wrote BEYOND WHAT HAPPENED — a bold and unapologetic guide to healing and owning your story.

In a culture where trauma is no longer hidden in the shadows, and where millions share their healing journeys every day (TikTok alone has over 3.6M posts on #recovery), many yearn for raw and real stories of hope and recovery.

But here’s what most miss:

Before we can stand on stage or speak our truth, we must first do the work to heal, protect our hearts, and ensure our voices help rather than harm.

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Some of the important questions that BEYOND WHAT HAPPENS explores:

  • In a world obsessed with trauma and “Recovery Influencers”, how do I share my story safely?

  • How do I strike the right balance between giving myself grace for what wasn’t my fault, and taking radical responsibility for my future?

  • How can I begin to gently work through my triggers, so they don’t control every part of my life?

  • I’ve spent a lifetime settling, pleasing and bending over backwards to put everyone else first. How do I even start becoming the main character of my own life?

“Perfect for readers of Transform Pain into Purpose (Harrison James), How To Be Free (Shaka Senghor), and Speaking Out (Tara Moss), this is the guide I wished I'd had when I was younger…

The voice of a compassionate but fierce older sister, the one who reminds you that you are stronger, braver and more capable than you’ve ever been told. I want to make the road to healing a little gentler for others.”

— Jas Rawlinson

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About Jas

Jas Rawlinson is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and Australian of the Year nominee who empowers changemakers to own their story and live beyond what happened.

As a domestic violence survivor-advocate, Jas shares her inspirational journey of rewriting her life from shame to strength, and the three catalysts that helped her rise from rock bottom to resilient leader. She has spoken on global stages for TEDx, Lifeline, Serco, and America's National Center on Sexual Exploitation, and was awarded the 2022 Champion of Change for her work in human trafficking prevention.

Her expertise has taken her from investigating crime networks to working alongside anti-trafficking teams in Southeast Asia — and even swimming with sharks on reality TV!

Love for Jas Rawlinson’s work

  • "Jas’ presentation is a reminder of the power of storytelling to spark awareness, reflection, and change."

    JAYNE MCARTNEY - Respectful University Manager: University of Newcastle


  • "I greatly appreciate you and all the work you do to help advocate and prevent these crimes from continuing to plague society."

    JIM SCHMIDT - Co Founder of The Gabby Petito Foundation

  • "Through her life experience vignettes, I learned so much more about sexual exploitation and abuse - and I say that as someone who works on these issues full time!"

    DAWN HAWKINS - CEO of National Center on Sexual Exploitation