My Mother Betrayed Me, I Became a Mom at 16, and I Refused to Stay a Victim

Let’s get real—I should have been another statistic. My own mother allowed my sexual abuse, I became a teen mom at 16, and for years, I felt trapped in a cycle I never chose. But I made a decision: My past would not define me. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Your Chapters, Your Story, I sit down with a close friend to share the details I’ve never spoken about publicly—the truth of my childhood, the betrayal, the pain, and how I turned it into fuel to build a million-dollar company in my early 20's and change my future. If you think your past is holding you back, this episode will prove that you have the power to own your story and rewrite your life.

What is YourChapters,YourStory?

It is about the chapters we never wanted to write-pain, betrayal, brokenness, but also the undeniable power we have to turn the page. Hosted by Teresa Schindlbeck, this podcast is about raw, unfiltered stories that shape us and the choices that define what come next. Because your chapter is your story-and only you can own it.