You Repeat What You Don’t Repair, with Amanda Graves

From mental illness and physical abuse, to drugs, loss, and death, intense trauma has surrounded Amanda Graves for many years of her life. 

*Trigger Warning* Please note that Amanda goes into vivid detail as she reflects on her life and shares her stories around the subjects listed above. 

Amanda also shares how she was able to heal. She recalls how she so badly craved love from her parents over the years, but she realized that she didn’t yet love herself. She says, “If you don’t use yourself to love yourself, how can you love anyone else?. Those who are meant to love you, will. You don't have to chase it.”

If you or someone you love is currently facing a similar battle, Amanda wants you to know this: It has to get hard before it gets easier - that's how you heal. Healing will lead you to a joy you’ve never felt before. It's a high you won’t get from anywhere else. 

She reminds us of the power of connection and that healing is not something you have to do alone. There are people out there to help you heal. People that have stories of their own. You are NOT alone in this. You don’t have to stay trapped in your story. And by telling your story, you begin to heal. 

Connect with Amanda on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amanda.d.graves and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/msadgraves/ 

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