Today, I’m joined by Shannon Earley, a fellow podcaster who produces her show called Mama’s Need Love. She is the mother of two children and has been married to her “bestie” for 12 years. Shannon is a Christian and has a passion for reminding other mommas how important and beautiful they are. In addition, she reminds abuse survivors that although you’ve been through abuse, you can still be deeply loved.

Remember That You’re a Beautiful Creation

Shannon is here to remind us that, as women, and especially mommas, we are all beautiful creations! Sometimes, it’s hard to remember that we are loved and amazing because of our abusive history. However, Shannon reminds us that we are unique human beings inside, no matter what abuse we have endured!

Escaping One Abusive Situation to Fall Into Another Abusive Setting

Shannon was sexually abused by an older teen for six years. Never having told her parents, she moved out at the age of 19 with an older man who continued the abuse for more than two years until she finally left the relationship. 

Many of the emotional trauma Shannon suffered still lives with her today. In her late 30s, Shannon experiences traumatic setbacks and triggers which remind her of specific instances of abuse. This primarily affects her when she is intimate with her husband, and her past history of abuse comes up during special moments.

Listen in to hear more about what she needed to learn to adapt to her Autistic children, how she drew on her strength to get through her abusive family life growing up, and how Shannon is reversing the cycle of abuse and taking care of her family by creating a loving environment for them.

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