in this episode, join Candace and her guest Melissa, as they delve into a poignant exploration of overcoming adversity, recognizing self-worth, and the journey toward healing. This episode uncovers the complexities of Melissa’s tumultuous seven-year marriage, her brave choice to leave for her and her children's well-being, and the subsequent exploitation by a trusted therapist. Melissa’s resilience shines through as Candace applauds her for her courage in seeking justice.
Melissa and Candace share intimate reflections on mental health, the empowerment of setting healthy boundaries, and the influence our healing has on those around us, particularly our children. They open up about the vital role of resources and support systems, such as the Women's Center and Lotus program, in their personal growth. The conversation also ventures into Melissa’s connection to the phoenix as a symbol of rebirth and transformation, encapsulated by her Phoenix Anthologies blog.
Amidst the discussion, Melissa’s passion for advocating and Candace's commitment to providing a safe platform for trauma survivors merge, highlighting the healing power of storytelling. Follow their heartfelt conversation about resilience, advocacy, and the transformative act of turning pain into purpose.
Episode Highlights:
16:46 - We would I have been choosing those same unhealthy patterns? Would I be more apt to recognize unhealthy signs, flags, patterns, and stuff like that? So I always question that. But I don't question it in a a spot of sadness or remorse, more of a what can I do to help change that so no one else has to view that?
26:28 - That's one thing that I'm really currently working on is how to find my space to say no, how to create my space for me, and how to say no more often. And it's really cool. Right? Like, it's really cool when some of that stuff happens, and it becomes more of the norm. And you're like, woah. This is becoming a pattern, but a good one.
40:05 - The concept for me is what drew me in the most, really, because we keep so much secret. Mhmm. And secrets is really what eats us up from the inside. Right? And so to be the title alone, right, like what you said in your bio, to share those stories and stuff to be to be open and they're uncomfortable. Some of them are uncomfortable and some of them are very uncomfortable.
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