Anna Ditchburn shares her story of surviving incestuous abuse. From her childhood abandonment to the reign of terror inflicted by her stepfather, Anna opens up about the deep shame she carried and the journey to finding her voice. Join us as we explore the importance of breaking the silence surrounding sexual abuse and the transformative power of sharing our stories. Get inspired by Anna's resilience and discover how speaking out can lead to healing and self-discovery.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:59 - Anna's story

10:52 - Running away and falling into old patterns

17:38 - What was the shame Anna held?

21:46 - Believing in the perpetrator

23:11 - How to release shame & build the courage to speak out

31:34 - Returning to Russia and opening up to mother

34:42 - Facing the perpetrator & healer 20 years later

39:14 - The gift

41:43 - Anna’s message to you

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