In this episode, you’ll meet Daughter of Change and founder of Unchained, Ramona Stillwagon.

Ramona is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence. She strives to create an environment where exploitation of children and domestic violence are not tolerated. Like so many young girls who have experienced sexual abuse, Ramona found herself involved in the juvenile justice system and then the Dept. of Corrections at the age of twenty-seven.

Discovering her voice later in life, Ramona took a stance against the constant rejection after leaving the department of corrections and started helping others re-enter successfully after incarceration.

Ramona’s story of transformation and redemption started with her commitment to say yes to healing. Her mission is to empower women to live their best lives after incarceration, abuse, and trauma.

Through various platforms such as women's ministries, women’s groups, panels, and conferences; Ramona inspires women to step outside of their comfort zones and 

We discuss:

• How Ramona found her voice later in life
• The purpose of Unchained
• The challenges for women re-entering after incarceration
• Saying yes to healing
• How trauma and sexual abuse lead to incarceration
• How to find healing through pain
• Why forgiveness is so important
• Finding freedom from within
• The expansion of Unchained to include Ramona's newest ministry "Breathe"

Links Mentioned:

• Ramona's Website
• Ramona's Facebook Page
• Ramona's Instagram - @unchainedreentry

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