In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her inspiring conversation with Wendy Babcock, a woman who turned emotional abuse and divorce into a story of strength and purpose.

Wendy’s journey reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting what broke you — it’s about rising stronger because of it.

Deborah breaks the episode into five empowering segments with actionable coaching tips to help you recognize control, reclaim your power, and rewrite your story.

💔 1. Recognizing the Invisible Wounds

Emotional abuse often hides behind concern. Ask yourself: Do I feel free — or monitored? Awareness is the first step toward healing.

🕊️ 2. Redefining Freedom After Divorce

Freedom may not feel joyful at first, but it begins in small acts — choosing what brings you peace and learning to trust yourself again.

✍️ 3. Reclaiming the Pen

Take your story back. Start journaling with: “When everything changed for me was when…” Writing turns pain into clarity and growth.

💬 4. From Surviving to Speaking

Wendy’s movement, When Stories, proves that sharing your truth can set you free. Speak your story safely — with a trusted friend, therapist, or your own journal.

🌻 5. The Power of Listening

Healing happens when you listen with compassion — especially to yourself. Replace self-criticism with truth: You are enough. You are healing. You are free.

💖 Closing Reflection

You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin again. Start with one small, bold step — journaling, setting a boundary, or simply saying, “I deserve peace.”

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✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨