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What happens when a 12-year-old girl locks herself in a school counselor's office to escape her intoxicated, raging mother? For Katherine Ritchie, this moment became the catalyst for breaking generations of family trauma.
Katherine takes us through her harrowing childhood with a mother struggling with addiction and unresolved trauma. From bizarre 3 AM wake-up calls to rearranging furniture to having her mother's hand around her throat in a moment of intimidation, Katherine's story reveals the subtle yet devastating impact of emotional abuse.
After entering foster care, Katherine embarked on a healing journey that wasn't without its challenges. She shares the painful reality of watching her mother spiral further into addiction while she forged a new path with the support of a stable foster family. Through education, spirituality, and mindfulness, Katherine discovered practical ways to heal that transformed her life.
One of the most potent aspects of Katherine's story is her ongoing struggle to maintain appropriate boundaries with her mother. She speaks with raw honesty about the emotional toll of their volatile relationship and the moments of hope that make setting boundaries even harder. Her insights offer valuable guidance for anyone navigating complex family dynamics.
Today, Katherine has created a life filled with simple, healing practices – gardening with her daughter, knitting as a form of meditation, and finding joy in present-moment awareness.
Katherine is a former youth in care and mother to a three-year-old who has intentionally forged a path of self-discovery and resilience. She left her mother’s care to break the cycle of intergenerational abuse, cultivating self-love and healthy, reciprocal relationships. Outside of her personal journey, she enjoys gardening, knitting, crocheting, and training for triathlons.
Katherine can be reached at [email protected], through her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-ritchie-bsw-ma-1095882a, or through her small business on social media, @vanislandknits on Instagram.
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Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
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What happens when a 12-year-old girl locks herself in a school counselor's office to escape her intoxicated, raging mother? For Katherine Ritchie, this moment became the catalyst for breaking generations of family trauma.
Katherine takes us through her harrowing childhood with a mother struggling with addiction and unresolved trauma. From bizarre 3 AM wake-up calls to rearranging furniture to having her mother's hand around her throat in a moment of intimidation, Katherine's story reveals the subtle yet devastating impact of emotional abuse.
After entering foster care, Katherine embarked on a healing journey that wasn't without its challenges. She shares the painful reality of watching her mother spiral further into addiction while she forged a new path with the support of a stable foster family. Through education, spirituality, and mindfulness, Katherine discovered practical ways to heal that transformed her life.
One of the most potent aspects of Katherine's story is her ongoing struggle to maintain appropriate boundaries with her mother. She speaks with raw honesty about the emotional toll of their volatile relationship and the moments of hope that make setting boundaries even harder. Her insights offer valuable guidance for anyone navigating complex family dynamics.
Today, Katherine has created a life filled with simple, healing practices – gardening with her daughter, knitting as a form of meditation, and finding joy in present-moment awareness.
Katherine is a former youth in care and mother to a three-year-old who has intentionally forged a path of self-discovery and resilience. She left her mother’s care to break the cycle of intergenerational abuse, cultivating self-love and healthy, reciprocal relationships. Outside of her personal journey, she enjoys gardening, knitting, crocheting, and training for triathlons.
Katherine can be reached at [email protected], through her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-ritchie-bsw-ma-1095882a, or through her small business on social media, @vanislandknits on Instagram.
Join the Movement - Women Like Me Community
Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
Julie's Website