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Episode 71 - Carob Mars - Rising above expectations - an invisible child raises herself and now lifts others
Episode 71 - Carob Mars - Rising above expectations - an invisible child raises herself and now lifts others
Episode 71 - Carob Mars - Rising above expectations - an invisible child raises herself and now lifts others
Tuesday 8th September 2020
Join Stephan Neff as he interviews Carob Mars about her journey from foster care to becoming a community advocate.
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Get the buttons here!Carob Mars: From Foster Care to Community Advocate
I think that not just former fosters but those who have aged out now aging out is different. But I've seen people as old as in their 60s going how, how the hell do I learn to love myself when my mother didn't love me?
Picture a child so resilient that she places herself into foster care at just eight years old, despite facing a whirlwind of abuse. This episode of 'Steps to Sobriety' introduces Carob Mars, a former foster care alumni who turned her struggles into a mission of hope and support for others. Host Stephan Neff sits down with Carob to unpack her incredible journey of self-reliance, resilience, and ultimate transformation into a community advocate.
Carob opens up about the harsh realities of growing up in the foster system, battling the scars of verbal abuse, and the relentless pursuit of joy and stability. As a young adult, she faced numerous challenges but eventually found her way to happiness and fulfillment. When Carob's own attempts to navigate the foster system with her young family hit insurmountable hurdles, she pivoted her focus towards helping others who felt unseen.
Today, she interviews fosters at all stages of life, offering them a sense of belonging and community. Her top three life tips? Empowerment over entitlement, recognizing our inherent resilience, and embracing grace as a strength. Carob's story is a testament to the power of turning pain into purpose and creating a supportive network for those who need it most.
Tune in for an episode that promises to inspire anyone who's faced adversity, showing that with resilience and self-love, a brighter future is always within reach.