{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c8ac596624ec00113b302f/665ea893c5c5330012109fa2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"271. SURVIVING A TOXIC STEPMOTHER and Breaking Free PART 2","description":"<p>Penny Lane was just four years old when she first met her stepmother, the beginning of a deeply abusive relationship. This episode unpacks Penny’s childhood, marked by neglect, physical and psychological abuse, and survival against all odds. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity we have within us to heal and find redemption.</p><p><br></p><p>In part two of this powerful story, we pick the story up as Penny describes herself as broken. After a lifetime of abuse Penny is ready to put the pieces of her life back together and it is truly inspirational. Penny shares this journey in her memoir, <strong>\"Redeemed: A Memoir of a Stolen Childhood.\"</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>How to recognise the Impacts of cult-like churches</li><li>Recognise the effects of Emotional and Psychological Trauma</li><li>Understand the importance of Self-Validation and Overcoming Shame</li><li>The Power of Re-discovering Your Personal Power and Strength</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Information:</strong> Penny Lane is the author of <strong>\"Redeemed: A Memoir of a Stolen Childhood.\" </strong>Penny shares her story to raise awareness about child abuse and inspire others to overcome their pasts.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>\"Redeemed: A Memoir of a Stolen Childhood\" by Penny Lane.<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Redeemed-Memoir-Childhood-Penny-Lane/dp/1647427002\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Buy the book</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>FOR AD-FREE LISTENING &amp; SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME &amp; YOU for just $5 a month via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast to join if you listen via Spotify or any other platform</strong> <a href=\"https://dearlittleme.supercast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://dearlittleme.supercast.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you have a story to share for this podcast </strong>please connect with me at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject</a> or send an email to<strong> bigloveproject@iinet.net.au </strong>I would LOVE! to connect with you.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to <strong>subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts</strong>. Follow us on Instagram <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject</a> for updates and more content. Share this episode to spread awareness about child abuse and to support survivors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tags and Categories:</strong> Tags: child abuse, resilience, memoir, Penny Lane, healing Categories: Relationships, Mental Health, Survivor Stories</p>","author_name":"Dawn Chitty"}