From Trauma to Hope: Adoptee Avonley Lightstone Shares Strength of Scars.

In this powerful episode of the Act of Love Adoption Podcast, we sit down with Avonley Lightstone, an adoptee and author of Strength of Scars, a raw and moving memoir about survival, resilience, faith, and healing.At just three years old, Avonley’s life was forever changed by a tragic fire that separated her from her family. What followed were years marked by abuse, abandonment, and deep heartbreak within the child welfare and adoption system. Yet even in the darkest moments, Avonley clung to God’s promises—allowing faith to transform her pain into purpose. This conversation goes beyond survival. Avonley shares what it means to live as an adoptee carrying trauma, how faith became a lifeline, and how healing is possible even after profound loss. Her story is honest, courageous, and filled with hope for adoptees, birth parents, adoptive families, and anyone walking through trauma.Are you Pregnant? We can help:Text us at: 801-450-0094Call us: 1-800-835-6360Get more info: https://aactofloveadoptions.com/pregn...Are you considering adoption?Call us: 1-888-767-7740Request a Free Application Packet: https://aactofloveadoptions.com/adopt...Connect With Us: Facebook:   / aactoflove   Instagram:   / a_act_of_love   X: https://x.com/ActofLoveAdopt TikTok:   / actofloveadoptionsutah  Podcast Playlist:    • Act of Love Adoptions Podcast  Would you like to be on our podcast? Please fill out the form below: https://aactofloveadoptions.com/podcast/The A Act of Love Podcast is brought to you by A Act of Love Adoptions, a licensed Utah adoption agency with over 30 years of experience and more than 2,500 successful placements. Led by an adoptive mom, we provide compassionate adoption support for birth parents, adoptive families, and anyone exploring private adoption services. Learn more at aactofloveadoptions.com📲 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @aactofloveadoptions