The Chapter I Almost Didn't Include (and Why I Did Anyway)

26/05/2025 5 min
The Chapter I Almost Didn't Include (and Why I Did Anyway)

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In this episode, I'm opening up about one of the most vulnerable parts of my book — the chapter I almost deleted. Specifically, the essay I call The Violation. This wasn't the first time something like this happened to me, but it was the most recent, the most numbing — and the one I stayed silent about. Not because I didn't know what happened, but because I remembered the backlash I got the first time I spoke up. Including it in the book wasn't easy, but I kept it in because I know I'm not the only one. I want other women, other survivors, to know it's okay to speak up, even when it's uncomfortable — even when you're still healing. I also share how this story turned into chapters about reclaiming power, sharing your truth, and believing other women — and yourself. Sign up for early book access, freebies, BTS action & more Here   Lauren Lefever is a licensed Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty helping people find inspiration in their homes and inside themselves.  For all Real Estate inquires text/call M: 7175197491 E: [email protected] laurenjohome.com For Staging and Interior Design inquires: dwellerstagedesign.com  JOIN THE HOMEBODY- COLLECTIVE HERE