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Image created with Gemini Why Your Story Matters Everyone has a story worth telling. Even if you think yours is boring, messy, or not original – it is yours, and that makes it powerful. The w…

When most people think of horror, they imagine blood, jump scares, and the kind of fear that makes you want to sleep with the lights on. But the horror that stays with me isn’t about monsters hiding in the closet. It’s about the quiet kind, the dread that lives in memories, the ghosts that wear our mother’s voice, the grief that lingers long after the screams fade.

There was a Threads post I read last night that stayed with me long after I closed the app. It was about sexual-abuse survivors and how, for many, the deepest wound isn’t only what happened. It’s how their families respond after. One comment read something like, “Parents feel shame because they failed to do the one thing they were supposed to do: protect their child.

This blog contains deeply personal reflections and descriptions of childhood sexual abuse, physical and emotional trauma, familial betrayal, mental health struggles, substance use, abusive relationshi...

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The Courage to Break the Silence: Kath Essing’s Truth In this transformative episode, we meet Kath Essing—a bold speaker, educator, and author who has dedicated her life to empowering women to break free from the weight of unspoken stories. After decades of carrying the hidden scars of childhood abuse, Kath chose to confront her past and reclaim her voice. Her latest memoir, The Courage to Speak Your Truth, is more than a book—it’s a movement. A poetic, unfiltered journey through trauma, self-awareness, and healing, this body of work dares to reimagine the narratives surrounding childhood sexual abuse. Through workshops like Shifting the Narrative and her innovative SHIFT framework, Kath gives others the tools to transition from silence to courageous expression. With over 15 years of experience and qualifications in coaching, mindfulness, NLP, and psychotherapy, Kath cultivates powerful spaces for honest dialogue, healing, and connection. Her story is not only a testimony of resilience but a call to action: What if the words trapped inside you are the mystical keys to your liberation? Whether you are a survivor, supporter, or seeker of truth—this episode will stir your soul and remind you that your voice matters. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse and trauma, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please care for your emotional safety while listening. 📧 Connect with us: [email protected]

By the time the submerged memory of the abuse surfaced, my life was in flaming ruins – but I was learning to heal myself, by the grace of the Creator.