A Survivor of Childhood Trauma Shares Her Healing Journey...

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Carolyn Ayres’ childhood was filled with one devastating heartbreak after another. But you would never know it now. Through this interview, we watch, firsthand, as a lost, traumatized little girl grows up, and through an unwavering search, finds her voice, her inner strength, and ultimately – joy. If you have a survival story to share, […]

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This episode was published on November 21, 2023.

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Carolyn Ayres’ childhood was filled with one devastating heartbreak after another. But you would never know it now. Through this interview, we watch, firsthand, as a lost, traumatized little girl grows up, and through an unwavering search, finds her...

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