Story of Strength- Michelle- "The Girl They Tried to Steal”
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Story of Strength- Michelle- "The Girl They Tried to Steal”
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In this deeply moving episode of Stories of Strength, Michelle shares her raw, unfiltered journey of survival, addiction, loss, and redemption. Kidnapped at just 11 years old, enduring repeated abuse, and carrying unspoken trauma into adulthood, Michelle turned to alcohol at 14 in an attempt to numb the pain. She became a mother of eight by 30, battled addiction again through prescribed pain medication, and eventually lost everything—her home, her stability, and nearly her life.
After seven long years of struggling to find her way out, Michelle chose recovery. Today, she stands 14 years sober, a volunteer, a healer, and living proof that trauma does not get the final word. She now dedicates her life to helping others find hope, self-worth, and a path forward.
Michelle’s tattoo—a Medusa symbol representing feminine rage, protection, and reclaimed power—marks the transformation from the little girl who was stolen to the woman who survived.
This is a story of brutal honesty, unbreakable resilience, and the truth that healing is possible—even after everything.
See Michelle's tattoo here: Neotradlife.com