From Silence to Strength: My Awakening Journey (Part 1)

What do you do when everything looks fine on the outside, but inside you’re shrinking, second-guessing yourself, and trying to hold everything together?

In this deeply personal episode, Valerie shares her story of slowly realizing something didn’t feel emotionally or spiritually healthy in her marriage. She reflects on the confusion, the anxiety, the constant self-doubt, and the moment she finally stopped minimizing what she was experiencing.

You’ll hear what helped her name her reality, set gentle boundaries, and begin taking the first small steps back toward herself.

You are not alone in this. You are not “too much.” And you don’t have to rush. 🤍

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In This Episode

00:00 Introduction and Personal Story

01:01 Early Red Flags

03:23 Living in Constant Anxiety

04:57 The Weight of Never Feeling “Enough”

05:54 Reaching Out for Support

06:42 A Change of Scenery

07:59 Ministry + Inner Conflict

12:15 Learning to Set Boundaries

14:36 Beginning to Move Forward

15:45 A Gentle Closing

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