Danielle opens up about the parts of her story she’s never fully shared—her childhood, the trauma of being sexually assaulted at 26, the pain of being in a relationship that took a serious toll on her mental and emotional health, and the drinking that led to her DUI.

This episode is raw, unfiltered, and full of moments that many survivors will recognize: silence, shame, and the deep loneliness of not knowing how to ask for help… until you absolutely have to.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, substance use, and relationship trauma.

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Before we start sharing stories of survival, second chances, and finding worth in the mess—we wanted to take a moment to tell you who we are, why we’re doing this, and what Worn but Worthy means to us. In this intro episode, Danielle and Debbie open up about their own journeys through heartbreak, and healing. We’re not experts or influencers—just a mom and daughter who’ve been through some dark seasons and made it out the other side. This podcast is our way of holding space for stories like ours—and yours. Whether you're in the middle of your mess or looking back at how far you've come, you belong here.