Anna Ditchburn
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Ep.35-Beauty Triumphs From the Ashes: A Tough Conversation About Sexual Abuse, Abortion and Pro-Life and Love (Part 1)
Ep.35-Beauty Triumphs From the Ashes: A Tough Conversation About Sexual Abuse, Abortion and Pro-Life and Love (Part 1)
Ep.35-Beauty Triumphs From the Ashes: A Tough Conversation About Sexual Abuse, Abortion and Pro-Life and Love (Part 1)
Thursday 15th September 2022
Kelly Lester shares her powerful story of overcoming sexual abuse and multiple abortions, advocating for safe spaces for young women.
33 minutes
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Anna Ditchburn
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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This journey isn't possible to do on your own. And just remember, you are able to help yourself and you can do it right now.
What happens when life throws its toughest challenges at you? In this gripping episode, Anna Ditchburn sits down with Kelly Lester to unravel a story that spans some of the most painful experiences imaginable. Kelly opens up about her harrowing journey through sexual abuse, multiple abortions, and the struggle to create a safe space for her children to share their own lives. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the human spirit's capacity for recovery and growth.
This isn't just another conversation about trauma; it's a raw and emotional deep dive into how one woman transformed her darkest moments into sources of strength and advocacy. Kelly's life took a drastic turn after a rape and subsequent abortion at the age of 15, forcing her to grow up faster than she ever anticipated.
Through candid storytelling, she discusses how these experiences shaped her life and led her to become a voice for young women needing safe spaces to share their stories. Anna and Kelly also touch on the importance of support systems, mental and physical health, and the role of counseling and parenting classes in the healing process. If you're looking for an episode that combines raw emotion with practical advice on overcoming life's toughest challenges, this one's for you.