A Woman's Blessing Podcast

Trina's story is immense, as a young woman she had the whole dream going on, renovating her dream house with her fiancee - the whole small village white picket fence and she was happy - truly truly happy, but as it was all coming together, she miscarried her planned baby and then lost her fiancee in a tragic car accident. THIS is how she rebuilt her life, to travel the world, go from small town girl to world traveller and later on surviving domestic violence - this interview is being released on Trina's 50th birthday - a massive mark of respect for a woman who truly owns her own power, knows who she is and now inspires other women - she's crazy awesome, listen for inspiration, ideas of how to pick yourself up from disaster and walk forward in your own power - starting today!

After 35 years of being in an abusive marriage, one day Geraldine Steele had a moment of clarity - and she walked out. Standing in a solicitors office 5 days later in her friends clothes, she was clear and concise - she had started her road to her recovery. Straight talking, deeply honest, proud of herself now - she gave up smoking, began a new career, over came health issues and now volunteers at a women's shelter - her courage and pragmatic approach will inspire every woman!

In this episode, I talk to Rosi Withers, my step-daughter about one of the most difficult times of her life, falling pregnant at 18, having to completely re-shape her identity, getting married so young and losing those formative years.

She gained immense support and coping strategies in the church, but when she left the church, every single one of her coping strategies went, leaving her feeling isolated, in post-natal depression with her 2nd child and having the rebuild all Rosi Withers all over again.

And she has done and continues to do a brilliant job! Rosi is funny, sincere, authentic and completely honest in this beautiful interview - she has excellent advice for those coping with difficult life situations as she continues to find her Self and her path in this life.

An inspiring woman - she is now 25, happily married to Steve with Rhoda aged 6 and Mac aged 2.