You’re Not Broken: Shifting from Fear and Anxiety to Strength & Empowerment

Every day, women are bravely deciding to do their own personal work, to find out who they are, why they are the way they are, and giving themselves the gift of exploring their unique triggers and pain. There is intentional or untintentional neglect and abuse in everyone’s past that must be acknowledged and healed in order for them to move forward into confidence. There are women summoning the courage to speak out about their past sexual assault, or abuse; no longer keeping these secrets. Many feel broken beyond repair and hopeless.

With deep feelings of honor, I share the real-life stories of several therapy clients, with permission. I also tell my own story. Collectively, our stories reflect a common theme of how we find ourselves drowning in the dark, murky waters of secrecy, shame, anxiety, depression, worthlessness, victim mentality, and hopelessness. Through our personal work, we ultimately transition into the warm, restorative waters of grit, strength, confidence, joy, health, hope, faith, having dreams and living them to the fullest! We will not be broken! We will never again be silent. Not ever! Those who walk through the pages with us, soon realize that the pursuit of happiness and wholeness is not out of reach, following any type of past or present abuse. In fact, as Cindy profoundly states, her past and her healing are her superpower. Pulling the weeds of many unhealthy patterns that disrupted their adult lives, they now see their lives and dreams blooming magnificently!