**Trigger warning**
This episode contains discussions of r*pe and su*c*de. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling, you can contact the Canadian Suicide Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 or reach out to the International Association for Suicide Prevention at https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp to find a local hotline anywhere in the world.
In this powerful episode, survivor and advocate Gina Cavallo shares her inspiring journey from silence to strength—and the courage it takes to heal after deep trauma.
Gina opens up about carrying secrets that were never hers, learning the difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker, and discovering what true forgiveness really means.
Together, Gina, Nic, and Kate explore the realities of recovery, the power of reclaiming your story, and the hope that transformation is possible for anyone.
This episode is a reminder that even after the darkest chapters, light can still break through—and healing can begin.
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Music: The Light from Within by Howard Harper-Barnes
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