I Stayed Silent for Years…Now Nobody Can Shut Me Up

She stayed silent for years about the abuse she endured…now she’s using her voice to help other women finally speak up. Tia sits down with Celena (Sunshine), a mother who opens up about surviving years of abuse, losing her identity, and what it really takes to find your voice again. This isn’t just about what she went through… It’s about what happens when you finally decide to stop carrying it alone. In this episode: ​what silence really does to you internally ​losing your identity through trauma, motherhood, and survival ​why so many women feel responsible for protecting their abuser ​the signs parents should never ignore in their children ​what “healing” actually looks like behind closed doors ​breaking generational cycles through honesty ​why speaking up can change more than just your life Follow and subscribe so you don’t miss more real, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, healing, and identity. Connect with the Torch Mom Podcast Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Threads @thetorchmompodcast Have questions or experiences to share? Please send us an email to thetorchmompodcast@gmail.com Want to be a guest on The Torch Mom Podcast? Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/231248521047046 Got something on your heart? Call: 202-670-6476 Or send a voice message using this link: Just record it on your phone no camera needed. https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/440562/2/3xjam5jbabj9llyp Answer this week’s Confession Question: Submit your answer using this separate voice message link: https://www.speakpipe.com/TorchMomConfessions Your story could help another mom feel seen. Connect with Celena and her resources: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithcelena?igsh=djdseGd1ZjFoYnQx Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1CgLtWaoQQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website https://celenathomas.net/