Finding Strength and Courage to Rise

"Courage is not having the strength to go on, it is going on when you do not have the strength" Teddy Roosevelt

In this episode, Gemstones in the Making spotlights the story of a remarkable young woman named Keisha, who shares her inspiring journey of surviving sexual assault while serving in the military. Despite the trauma she endured, Keisha's story isn't defined solely by the incident: it's one of resilience, healing and bravery. 

During the candid interview, Keisha emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the value of life, urging individuals who may find themselves struggling not to give up. Her courage and strength in the face of adversity serves as a beacon of hope to survivors everywhere, and remids us all that healing is possible. 

Regardless of one's circumstances, Keisha's story serves a powerful reminder that life is precious and worth living. Tune in to this episode of Gemstones in the Making, hosted by Anna Astwood, founder of Love Doesn't Hurt Inc.,  to be uplifted and inspired by Keisha's incredible journey.

We continue our conversation with Monica Davis, a child protective investigator who has a sad but inspirational story to share regarding her own experiences with childhood sexual abuse. Monica's determination and strength helped her survive these life-changing experiences, and we are humbled she is sharing her story with us.

We continue our conversation with Monica Davis, a child protective investigator who has a sad but inspirational story to share regarding her own experiences with childhood sexual abuse. Monica's determination and strength helped her survive these life-changing experiences, and we are humbled she is sharing her story with us.

In this episode, we have the honor to speak with Monica Davis, a child protective investigator, from Tampa Florida, who is also a survivor of childhood sexual and physical abuse. Monica's strength and courage inspire us all.

Ivette shares wisdom on forgiveness, insecurities, and guilt. We learn that guilt paralyzes people and understanding allows us to move forward in freedom. She encourages us to learn from every season of our lives. 

Isabella de Jesus speaks with Ivette Galarza. In this conversation, they encourage us to walk through the seasons of our lives trusting in the truths of who we are!