After sharing my story, I wanted to talk about what stayed with me — and what has started to change.

In this episode, I reflect on how my upbringing shaped me, the strength and independence it created, and the ways I had to learn to find my voice. I talk about the role my grandparents played in my life, the guilt I carried from my religious upbringing, and how I’ve slowly started letting go of fear and living more for myself.

Healing hasn’t been perfect, but I’m finally learning what it means to actually live instead of just getting through life.

Listener note: This episode includes discussion of trauma, family dynamics, and emotional healing.