At just three years old, Avonley Lightstone tried to save her mother from a house fire — but lost her. Shortly after, her father gave her up for adoption, and she endured years of emotional and physical abuse in a home where love felt conditional. But her story doesn’t end in pain — it rises in faith.

In this powerful conversation, Avonley shares how she turned tragedy into testimony, writing her book Strength of Scars to help others find healing, forgiveness, and purpose.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to heal from childhood trauma and abandonment
✅ The power of forgiveness — even for those who hurt you most
✅ Why faith can transform pain into purpose
✅ Breaking generational trauma for the next generation
✅ Practical tips to nurture yourself when you feel alone

🎧 Listen now and discover how to turn your scars into strength — and why your story matters more than you think.

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