⚠️ Trigger WarningThis episode discusses emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, trauma, and recovery. These topics may be difficult for some listeners. Please prioritize your emotional well-being and pause or step away if needed. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. You are not alone. Help is available.💔 Episode OverviewIn this deeply moving episode, Coach Deborah Griffiths sits down with Wendy Babcock, award-winning songwriter, speaker, and founder of When Stories and Legendary Women in Business. Wendy’s story is one of courage, creativity, and freedom — a journey from silence and survival to empowerment and purpose.From standing alone in an empty trailer with her children to taking the stage to share her truth, Wendy reveals how she turned pain into power and reclaimed her voice after years of emotional abuse and control. Her story reminds us that freedom isn’t just about leaving — it’s about rediscovering who you are when you finally step into your own light.🦋 Key TakeawaysThe “When” Moment: The powerful turning point when Wendy decided she was truly done and chose herself.Breaking the Cycle: How early childhood trauma shaped her patterns — and how she finally began to heal them.The Power of Creativity: How songwriting, poetry, and storytelling became her lifeline to healing and freedom.Recognizing Emotional Abuse: Understanding that not all abuse leaves physical scars — and learning to name what’s happening is the first step toward breaking free.Reclaiming the Pen: Wendy shares how taking authorship of her story allowed her to move from survivor to leader.Creating ‘When Stories’: How she built a platform for women to transform their pain into purpose through talks, books, and movements.💬 Memorable Quotes“It was like being held underwater and not realizing you could come up for air.” “When I took the pen back from everyone who had written my story, I finally found myself again.” “Listen for the story — not to respond, but to truly understand.” 💡 About Wendy BabcockWendy Babcock is a speaker, songwriter, storyteller, and founder of When Stories, a movement helping women transform life-changing moments into messages that inspire the world. She’s also the creator of Legendary Women in Business, where she empowers women to unmute their stories, own their voices, and rise into their most unforgettable selves.Connect with Wendy:🌐 www.wendybabcock.com📸 Instagram: @wendybabcockofficial🎤 Learn more about When Stories: www.whenstories.com💬 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 help

When Everything Changed: Reclaiming Your Voice After Divorce and Emotional Abuse with Wendy Babcock

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