Sandra’s story is a chilling yet powerful reminder of how survival mode isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about how the world responded to your pain. From childhood molestation to being dismissed by the very psychologist meant to help her, Sandra's healing journey was one she had to take alone. But what she discovered along the way? Life-changing.

• ⚠️ Molestation, sexual assault, and emotional suppression
• 🧠 How trauma leads to self-doubt and inner sabotage
• ❌ The damage of unqualified, non–trauma-informed professionals
• 🔄 Repeating toxic patterns in search of healing
• 🔥 The “aha” moment that woke her up
• 🧘‍♀️ How she now helps others actually heal trauma
• 💬 Why trauma is NOT a life sentence

🎙️ What We Talk About:

• Being dismissed after trauma—and the harm it causes
• The loneliness of healing without support
• The real cost of suppressing your voice for too long
• How trauma breeds distrust in yourself and others
• Rewriting subconscious patterns that keep you in survival mode
• How trauma healing creates generational impact
• The truth about PTSD, panic attacks, and trauma’s long shadow

🔑 Key Takeaways:

“Trauma doesn’t end when the event ends. It ends when you stop carrying the shame.”

“Trying to be someone you're not is more exhausting than being fully you.”

“I was looking for a savior—but the person I needed was me.”

“Everything that dims your light is trauma. Period.”

🙌 Why This Episode Matters:

Too many survivors aren’t just battling what happened—they’re battling being disbelieved. This episode unpacks what happens when trauma is compounded by dismissal and silence, and how healing is still possible. Sandra’s story reminds us that survival mode is not where we’re meant to stay—and that the decision to rise doesn’t require anyone else’s approval. This one will leave you cracked open and ready to reclaim your voice.

💬 Connect with Sandra:

• 🌐 www.riseaboveyourstory.com
• 📘 Journey to Yourself: How to Heal From Trauma → Available on Amazon
• 📺 YouTube: Sandra K Unfiltered
• 💬 Facebook: Rise Above Your Story

🔗 Resources & Links:

• 💣 Download the Survival Mode Exit Blueprint
• 👉🏾 Join the Survival Mode Exodus Membership
• 🎧 Subscribe to Survival Mode Disrupted: The Podcast on YouTube
• ✍🏾 Subscribe to Survival Mode Disrupted: The Newsletter on LinkedIn
• 💬 Book a 1:1 Session with Leticia
• 📖 Order Survival Mode Exit Plan Book