Gao Zoua Vang is a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault. At a very young age, she lost both her parents to murder-suicide, and moved in with her aunt and uncle where she was raised in St. Paul, MN. She is a mother of two fearless boys, a Facebook influencer and blogger of the social platform called Bad Modern Woman. Gao shares openly about her childhood trauma, mental health, receiving support through therapy, issues surrounding motherhood and parenting, and self-love to empower and uplift others who are hurting. 

 In this episode we explore:

• What trauma means
• How trauma affects the decisions and relationships of a person.
• Healing from therapy
• Importance for mothers to model healthy ways to express their emotions.

and so much more! I hope as you listen to this episode, you feel supported in your journey as a mother and know you are never alone.