I Was 17… and I Stayed Silent for Years

For years, I carried a story in silence.A story that began when I was 17 years old — a moment that shaped how I trusted, how I loved, and how I moved through the world.In this very first episode of The Empress Lioness Podcast, I open the door to the Empress Lioness Throne Room and share the truth I once believed I had to hide.This episode is not about perfection.It is about breaking silence.If you have ever:• carried shame that wasn’t yours• lived in survival mode• struggled to trust after being hurt• believed you were the only one with a story like yoursThis conversation is for you.Inside the Throne Room, women gather to speak their truth…without judgmentwithout faultwithout shame.Because sometimes healing begins the moment a woman realizes:she is not alone.If this episode resonates with you, share it with another woman who might still be carrying her silence.And remember this truth:If you survived something that should have broken you…You won.👑 Welcome to the Throne Room.