Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to reclaim your voice after years—maybe even decades—of silence?

In this deeply moving episode of the Shine Within Podcast, I sit down with Andrea Leeb, author of the courageous memoir Such a Pretty Picture, to explore the raw and real journey from trauma to healing. Andrea shares her story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, the heavy weight of secrecy she carried for years, and how writing her memoir became a profound act of reclamation and liberation. Together, we talk about how trauma lives in the body, what it means to forgive (or not forgive), and how survivors can begin to find safety, strength, and self-love again. Andrea also opens up about her work advocating for other survivors, her involvement with the UCLA Rape Treatment Center, and how stepping into her truth created a ripple effect of healing and hope for others. If you or someone you love has ever felt lost in the shadows of their past, this conversation is a reminder that it’s never too late to shine from within.

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