47: Owning Your Story, Reclaiming Your Power: Breaking the Chains of Sexual Abuse with Ada Lloyd

What happens when the people who were supposed to protect you... didn’t? When silence and denial caused as much damage as the abuse itself?In this deeply moving episode, Darla sits down with The Emotional Chain Breaker herself, Ada Lloyd, for an unflinching conversation about the long-term effects of sexual abuse—and what it really takes to heal. Ada shares her own story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, the devastating moment her mother refused to believe her, and the journey that led her to create a life of emotional freedom.Together, they discuss:Why denial and shame from others can deepen traumaHow hidden barriers like imposter syndrome and trust issues often trace back to childhood abuseThe emotional toll of maintaining a “strong” facade—and the liberation that comes from dropping itWhat it means to truly own your story and choose who you want to becomeHow Ada’s “Yellow Pad Strategy” helps clients rewire their inner dialogue and quiet the critical voices that were never theirs to begin withThis episode is raw, empowering, and deeply validating. If you’ve ever felt alone in your story or wondered why healing feels so hard, this conversation will help you see that not only is healing possible—it’s your birthright.Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care while listening.Find Ada Lloyd at: Website: https://www.adalloyd.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ada-lloyd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdaGLloydEmail: [email protected] with Darla Ridilla: 🌐 Learn more about podcast mentoring and my 30-day podcast launch program: https://www.highvaluewoman.info/shareyourvoiceFree Course - You Have Something to Say: The 3 Shifts That Help You Stop Overthinking and Start Your Podcast - https://youtu.be/IcXzJDGDUtkWebsite: https://www.highvaluewoman.infoSign up for mailing list: https://www.highvaluewoman.info/connectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550835718631Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluewoman7/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighValueWoman-m7wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darla-ridilla-3179b110/Send me an email: [email protected]