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Episode 35, Rebecca’s Story part two
In part two of Rebecca’s story, the layers deepen—and so does the cost of telling the truth. Rebecca shares how patterns of manipulation and dishonesty from her childhood repeated in adulthood through marriage, motherhood, and systems that were supposed to protect her.
Rebecca walks us through a relationship built on lies, emotional abuse, and control, including infidelity, gaslighting, and boundary violations that escalated over time. As she sought safety for herself and her daughter, those dynamics culminated in an unimaginable betrayal: a coordinated kidnapping involving her ex-husband and her own mother.
This episode exposes how family systems, legal systems, and enmeshment can further traumatize survivors—and how reclaiming your voice sometimes means walking away from everything familiar to protect what matters most.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: Rebecca Mora
Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of marital betrayal, parental kidnapping, international abduction, and emotional trauma. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
Disclaimer
The Survivor’s Voice Podcast provides a platform for survivors to share their personal stories in their own words. The views, opinions, and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Survivor’s Voice, its hosts, or production team. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or call your local crisis hotline for immediate support.
What to Expect:
· How childhood trauma can influence adult relationships and partner selection
· Recognizing patterns of manipulation, dishonesty, and control
· The impact of emotional and psychological abuse within marriage
· Navigating custody, legal systems, and institutional failure
· A mother’s fight to protect her child at all costs
· Grieving family while choosing safety and boundaries
Key Takeaways:
· Familiar dysfunction often disguises itself as normal
· Boundaries are not cruelty—they are protection
· Systems can retraumatize survivors when truth is ignored
· Believing yourself is sometimes the bravest act
· Protecting your child may require losing people you once trusted
Stay Connected
www.thesurvivorsvoice.net
@TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
If Rebecca’s story moved you, please share this episode and help us bring awareness to hidden struggles and unseen strength.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Please follow our show, leave us a 5-star rating, and a review.
Do you have a story to share? Contact: [email protected]
Together, we remind survivors everywhere: Your story matters.
Produced & Edited by
Krystina Elder | YouTube: @ElderHouseMedia
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:
Safe Harbor
Supporting survivors with compassion and care.
https://safeharborforfreedom.com
Special Thanks to
Dan Wise | YouTube: @NorthIdahoPodcastProductions
Bowman Carter | YouTube: @BowmanCarterMusic | Spotify: Bowman Carter
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By The Survivors VoiceIn part two of Rebecca’s story, the layers deepen—and so does the cost of telling the truth. Rebecca shares how patterns of manipulation and dishonesty from her childhood repeated in adulthood through marriage, motherhood, and systems that were supposed to protect her.
Rebecca walks us through a relationship built on lies, emotional abuse, and control, including infidelity, gaslighting, and boundary violations that escalated over time. As she sought safety for herself and her daughter, those dynamics culminated in an unimaginable betrayal: a coordinated kidnapping involving her ex-husband and her own mother.
This episode exposes how family systems, legal systems, and enmeshment can further traumatize survivors—and how reclaiming your voice sometimes means walking away from everything familiar to protect what matters most.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: Rebecca Mora
Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of marital betrayal, parental kidnapping, international abduction, and emotional trauma. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
Disclaimer
The Survivor’s Voice Podcast provides a platform for survivors to share their personal stories in their own words. The views, opinions, and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Survivor’s Voice, its hosts, or production team. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or call your local crisis hotline for immediate support.
What to Expect:
· How childhood trauma can influence adult relationships and partner selection
· Recognizing patterns of manipulation, dishonesty, and control
· The impact of emotional and psychological abuse within marriage
· Navigating custody, legal systems, and institutional failure
· A mother’s fight to protect her child at all costs
· Grieving family while choosing safety and boundaries
Key Takeaways:
· Familiar dysfunction often disguises itself as normal
· Boundaries are not cruelty—they are protection
· Systems can retraumatize survivors when truth is ignored
· Believing yourself is sometimes the bravest act
· Protecting your child may require losing people you once trusted
Stay Connected
www.thesurvivorsvoice.net
@TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
If Rebecca’s story moved you, please share this episode and help us bring awareness to hidden struggles and unseen strength.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Please follow our show, leave us a 5-star rating, and a review.
Do you have a story to share? Contact: [email protected]
Together, we remind survivors everywhere: Your story matters.
Produced & Edited by
Krystina Elder | YouTube: @ElderHouseMedia
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:
Safe Harbor
Supporting survivors with compassion and care.
https://safeharborforfreedom.com
Special Thanks to
Dan Wise | YouTube: @NorthIdahoPodcastProductions
Bowman Carter | YouTube: @BowmanCarterMusic | Spotify: Bowman Carter