Life After Abuse: How Cheryl Sharp Turned Pain into Purpose and Became a Voice for Change //Ep.74

In this moving episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane speaks with Cheryl Sharp, CEO, domestic abuse advocate, and survivor, about her extraordinary journey from surviving an abusive marriage to building a life rooted in purpose, empowerment, and joy.Cheryl opens up about the moment she decided to leave, the long road of rebuilding her confidence, and how counselling, coaching, and community became her foundation for healing.Together, Diane and Cheryl explore the power of education in preventing abuse, the vital role employers can play in supporting survivors, and what it means to believe in a better life after trauma.This episode is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the quiet strength that changes lives.💛 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. In the UK, you can contact Refuge’s 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline at 0808 2000 247.https://refuge.org.uk/https://womensaid.org.uk/Connect with Cheryl:Instagram⁠:⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamcherylsharp/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylsharpfcca/Website:⁠ https://cherylsharp.co.uk pinkpigfinancials.co.ukResources: https://cherylsharp.co.uk/resources https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/resources/⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Joy Work Club - The Community For Free Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dianetaylorparker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TakeawaysCheryl Sharp left an abusive marriage in 2011.She started her own business to support her family.Counselling and coaching helped her build confidence.Education is key to preventing domestic abuse.Employers can create safe environments for survivors.Cheryl's story inspires others to seek help.Resilience is crucial for personal transformation.Support from loved ones aids recovery.Cheryl advocates for awareness and education.Her journey shows life can improve after trauma.