S2 E10: Surviving and Thriving Despite the Odds with "Chica"

Unspoken: Conversations with Candace

Surviving and Thriving Despite the Odds
Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on a person's life, influencing everything from their future relationships to their career choices. However, it is important to remember that just because someone has experienced trauma does not mean that they are doomed to a life of struggle. In fact, many people who have faced childhood trauma go on to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
This is certainly the case for “Chica”, who joins Candace for this episode of the podcast. Despite experiencing some harrowing childhood experiences, Chica has gone on to achieve her dream of becoming successful. She believes that her experiences have actually made her a better parent. As she explains, they've given her a greater understanding of what her children might be going through and a deeper empathy for their challenges. It's an inspiring story that is sure to resonate with listeners who have faced their own childhood traumas.
Episode Highlight
07:21 - He just took advantage of the fact that I was the only person with them and nobody seemed to be watching over me.
11:27 - And he was like, “I`m sorry you're gonna have to learn how to take care of yourself, I can`t be with you all the time”.
27:06 - I came to the point where I was the fierce mother and I would not let my kids out of my sight. I was very cautious about who I would have relationships with even as a friend.
49:40 - Part of your healing process is talking about what happened to you and accepting it and knowing that it is the past and it stays there.
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