When We Speak is a podcast where we have inspirational, candid, and empowering conversations. It’s a place where we share insight into how we cope, heal, and find meaning in a wide range of experiences. Hosted by mental health therapist, speaker, and author of “What Children Remember”, Tasha Hunter, MSW, LCSW.
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10. Growing Up in the Foster Care System and Church Trauma with Heidi Lara
Heidi came from a home of severe abuse with her brother and three sisters were moved into the child welfare system. After 14 years of the foster care system she experienced her share of early childhood trauma. As an adult and mother of two daughters she uses her story to encourage others that they too can heal from trauma and live beautiful fulfilling lives.
Listen as we discuss Heidi's experience with child abuse/neglect, growing up in the foster care system, church-related trauma, her faith journey, and how she is thriving today as a single mom.