086 From Child Bride to Survivor: Ruby's Journey to Healing

Ruby's story begins in Wales where she enjoyed a seemingly normal childhood before her world was turned upside down by family honor codes and cultural expectations. When her older sister eloped with her boyfriend, Ruby became the family's new focus of control. At just 15, she was taken to Bangladesh under the guise of a family holiday, only to discover the devastating truth – she was to be married off to restore the family's honor.

Despite her resistance, Ruby was forced to marry a man twice her age. The trauma that followed included sexual assault, isolation, and pregnancy through rape. She also contracted cytomegalovirus (CMV) from her husband, which would later affect her unborn child's development. When Ruby became severely ill, the family returned to the UK where she gave birth to a daughter with special needs.

Ruby's journey toward freedom reveals the tremendous resilience of the human spirit. After attempting suicide and feeling utterly trapped, she made daring escapes from her family's control. Though her first attempt at freedom led to another abusive relationship that lasted five years, Ruby eventually found the strength within herself to break the cycle of trauma.

At 27, she made a conscious decision to heal for herself and her children. She returned to education, studied counseling theories, and applied them to her own recovery. Through modeling and pageantry, Ruby found her voice and began using it to help others who have experienced similar trauma. Today, at 42, she describes feeling more at peace than ever before.

Ruby's powerful testimony demonstrates how one can transform unimaginable pain into purpose. Her ability to understand multiple perspectives of her trauma without excusing abusive behavior shows profound wisdom. Her message is clear: no matter how dark your circumstances, healing is possible, and your past doesn't have to define your future. Listen to Ruby's extraordinary story of survival, healing, an

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