From Survival Mode to Healing Mode: Reclaiming Your Life After Trauma
What if the reason you still feel stuck… isn’t because you’re broken—but because you’ve been surviving for too long?
In a powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Carolyn Dryer, a mental health recovery advocate, writer, and survivor who has lived through sexual assault, domestic violence, and a suicide attempt. Her story isn’t just one of survival—it’s a roadmap for healing, growth, and reclaiming your voice.
Reclaiming Your Voice After a Toxic Relationship: Why It’s Never Too Late
One of the most painful realizations that can surface after a long-term toxic relationship is this: you didn’t just lose the relationship—you lost your voice.
When “Fair” Means Losing Everything: Finding Strength After Divorce
One of the most painful truths about divorce is that words can suddenly change meaning.
Fair becomes punishment.
Love becomes leverage.
Connection becomes control.
This isn’t just about property. It’s about power — and the deep wound that forms when someone you once trusted chooses harm over humanity.