052: Kisha’s Legacy is LIFE

**Trigger warning**: This episode contains content describing child abuse—physical, emotional, and sexual. If this is not in line with something that you want to or are able to listen to today, I strongly suggest that you do not listen to this episode.   Childhood abuse lives with you forever. You are a victim and a survivor for the rest of your life. How do you take charge of your healing journey? In today’s episode, I have the pleasure to chat with Kisha Edmunds who shares how her stepfather sexually assaulted her from ages 5-12, and how she was able to prosecute him 20+ years later. And win. She details behaviors and actions she used to protect herself as a child, how she finally disconnected herself from the core of her trauma, and how she prioritizes her healing as both a woman and a mother.    You won’t regret following her story. Her social media platforms, Kisha’s Legacy, are a place for her to share her very personal experience and engage with other trauma survivors. It is a way to put her pain to purpose. If you are listening to this and have ever found yourself a victim of abuse, whether recently or 20+ years ago, I hope this episode encourages you to seek help and put your healing first.   What’s in this episode: Kisha’s experience with childhood sexual abuse How gaslighting plays a factor in abusive relationships How being a person of color influenced her situation Why it’s important to listen to children and take their voices seriously How to recognize triggers and learn to respond to them Resources for trauma and abuse victims Why it’s important to prioritize your healing How to disconnect from your trauma What true self-care looks like Kisha’s social media presence and how she aims to help others heal   For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast   Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.