Alexis Leigh shares her powerful journey from living what appeared to be a perfect life to confronting childhood trauma and finding true purpose through writing her book "Pain is a Portal to Beauty."• Hearing a voice in the woods telling her, "If you die today, your life will have been a tragedy," became her pivotal turning point• Recognizing how childhood trauma with her mother's death from addiction and abandonment created deep-seated patterns in her adult relationships• Understanding how coping mechanisms like achievement and people-pleasing serve to avoid confronting buried pain• Learning to validate ourselves rather than seeking external validation from partners or others• Discovering hidden parts of ourselves (creativity, strength, joy) that emerge after facing our deepest wounds• Breaking generational trauma cycles by healing our own wounds through journaling and internal dialogue• Finding the courage to let go of what no longer serves us, even when it feels safe• Trusting our inner wisdom rather than constantly seeking answers outside ourselvesIf this episode has touched you, find Alexis Leigh at alexisleigh.com and pick up her book "Pain is a Portal to Beauty" to continue your own healing journey.To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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