Guest: Priscilla Quezada, Founder of Powerful Authentic Queen (PAC)

Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, sexual abuse, and trauma. Listen at your own pace.

In this episode, Priscilla and Robrenna discuss:

1. Recognizing generational trauma patterns in families and relationships
2. Understanding that domestic violence includes emotional, financial, verbal, and sexual abuse—not just physical
3. Breaking cycles through self-awareness and healing work
4. The body's role in storing trauma
5. Resources and practices for healing

Takeaway: Love should not hurt. Healing takes time and consistency. Be compassionate with yourself; it does get better.

Support Resources:

My Grandmother's Hands Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem MSW Licsw

Break the Cycle, A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Dr. Mariel Buqué

What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

TheHotline.org 800.799.SAFE (7233) (Domestic Violence Hotline)

RAINN.org Call 800.656.HOPE (4673)

Love is Respect (Teen Dating Violence) 1.866.331.9474 Text LOVEIS to 22522

Connect with Priscilla:

PowerfulAuthenticQueen.com

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PowerfulAuthentic Queen YouTube

PowerfulAuthentic Queen Spotify Playlist

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Reclaiming HER Resilience is executive produced and edited by Robrenna Parker.

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