TeResa's Journey: Overcoming Abandonment, Abuse, and Addiction
But seriously, there are some souls, there are some people really in pain, the pain that we experienced back then. Um, that is that, sometimes, talking about it or ease, kind of ease your heart.
How does one rise from the ashes of a childhood filled with abandonment and abuse? In this episode, TeResa from Memphis, Tennessee, shares her harrowing yet inspiring story. Abandoned by her mother at just one year old, TeResa faced unimaginable hardships. At 14, she met her mother for the first time, only to be introduced to a world of alcohol and drugs. The trauma didn't end there; she endured sexual abuse by her brother and his friends.
When she bravely confided in her mother about the abuse, she was met with disbelief and was kicked out of the house. Struggling with the weight of these experiences, TeResa even survived a suicide attempt. Now, she's on a path of healing and is determined to break the stigma around abuse and mental health. This episode is a raw and powerful testament to her resilience and courage.
With the support of trauma-informed co-hosts, this episode offers a safe space for discussing the complexities of child abuse, trauma, and recovery. Whether you're a survivor or someone seeking to understand these issues better, TeResa's story is both heart-wrenching and hopeful, reminding us all that healing is within reach.