This episode isn’t for the faint at heart. Because Dawnmarie’s story and the stories she shares are heartbreaking. The data and her clinical experience indicates that one in four girls are abused in the household before 18 years old, and most of that abuse happens before age 6. And while having a step-parent is the number one risk , unfortunately they are often not the only person at blame. DawnMarie is a survivor in the truest sense, having taken her past of horrible abuse and turning the pain into true purpose and mission. But it was messy, took courage and ultimately took faith. Dawnmarie’s story is one of hope, and that there is always hope.

Dr. DawnMarie Risley-Childs is a professional speaker who empowers audiences to create positive change. She inspires audiences to break free from negativity and to create a brighter future. She delivers impactful talks, workshops, and podcast appearances on healing from toxic relationships, building positive work cultures, and championing the safety and well-being of children.

Get her book “The Offering” HERE - https://www.drrisleychilds.com/book

Contact:

Website - https://www.drrisleychilds.com

Join us as we explore:

What it means to not let your trauma go to waste, why trauma is so painful to speak and hear, vulnerability as strength and what it takes to move forward and thrive even if after being deeply harmed.
Emotionally toxic and traumatic environments and abuse by proxy.
Creating a culture and society that can discuss, absorb and advocate for childhood trauma as a collective and community.
Frightening statistics around female childhood abuse, and what the data exposes as the biggest risks for abuse in the household.
The two major turning points of Dawnmarie’s journey from trauma to thriving, the role of psychedelic medicine interventions along the way and strength from spiritual faith.

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