71 - Your Stories, Our Answers: Family Rejection, Advocacy, and Healing

In this episode, Amanda and Kyle tackle listener questions surrounding the impact of purity culture and sexual trauma. They dive into Sadia’s poignant voicemail, discussing how rigid purity culture affects perspectives on sex and consent, and dissect the harmful black-and-white thinking that can follow. Amanda shares personal insights into breaking free from self-blame and replacing toxic family voices in your head with healing ones. They also respond to a touching message from Naomi, a fellow IBLP survivor, highlighting the importance of self-love and the complexities of family rejection. Additionally, they offer practical advice for listeners like Erica, who are navigating through their past and seeking ways to get involved in advocacy and support. This episode is a heartfelt and educational conversation that you don’t want to miss, especially if you are interested in topics like abuse recovery, psychological healing, and community support.