In this inspiring episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Teri M. Brown, award-winning author and survivor of emotional and financial abuse, to share her powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and resilience.Teri opens up about leaving a 14-year emotionally abusive marriage, where manipulation, isolation, and financial control slowly eroded her confidence and sense of self. Like many women recovering from toxic relationships, she describes how abuse impacts everyday decision-making, self-trust, and identity long after the relationship ends.Through writing as a healing tool, Teri rediscovered her voice and purpose, going on to publish award-winning fiction and inspirational works. Her recovery took a bold turn when she and her husband rode a tandem bicycle across the United States, an experience that deepened trust, rebuilt confidence, and helped her reclaim belief in her own capability.In this episode, you’ll hear:The hidden impact of emotional and financial abuseWhy leaving a toxic marriage is often the hardest stepHow storytelling and creativity support trauma healingRebuilding confidence after divorce and abuseLife lessons from doing something boldly outside your comfort zoneTeri also shares insights from her book 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure and offers hope for women navigating life after abuse, divorce recovery, and starting over.Learn more about Teri M. Brown: Visit terimbrown.com to explore her books, podcast, and resources.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts  and Spotify so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to BoldnessDivorce Recovery Workshop:  Click here to register.✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

Divorce Recovery and Self-Discovery: Teri M. Brown on Healing, Boundaries, and Bold Adventure

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