How do you heal from trauma you were too afraid to even speak about?
If you've ever felt trapped by secrecy, fear, or a situation that felt impossible to leave, friend, you're not alone. So many women carry the weight of both domestic violence and abortion in silence, never realizing there's a path toward real healing on the other side.
In this episode, I sit down with Arlene Lehman, who shares her powerful and vulnerable story of moving to Denver, experiencing domestic violence, and having two abortions — including one that led to a hysterectomy. Arlene opens up about the physical and emotional trauma she endured, how she found healing through church support groups, and how that healing eventually led her to write her book, "Healing Hidden Bruises," to help other women walking a similar road.
Arlene and I talk about the secrecy and fear that so often surround both domestic violence and abortion, the stages of grief women move through, and why giving women back their choices after trauma matters so deeply. She also shares practical resources and encouragement for anyone ready to begin their own healing through Christ.
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