Bridget Manley
Bridget Manley
Shelley - "I don't like being seen as a victim. These are battle scars."
Shelley - "I don't like being seen as a victim. These are battle scars."
Shelley - "I don't like being seen as a victim. These are battle scars."
Thursday 23rd February 2017
Tune into 'Birds In A Tree' to hear Shelley's inspiring story of overcoming tragedy and achieving her dreams through sheer resilience.
42 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
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About this podcast
Author:
Bridget Manley
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Categories:
Parenting & Children
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Relationships & Community
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I don't like being a victim and I don't like being seen as like, yeah, I just I feel like it's, you know, battle scars right and like turning this into spinning gold out of this story.
Shelley's life reads like a gripping novel, filled with unimaginable hardships and incredible triumphs. In this episode of 'Birds In A Tree', Shelley opens up about her tumultuous childhood, marked by the murder of her father and her mother's imprisonment. Despite these early setbacks, she became a young mother determined to carve out a better future for herself and her children. Shelley's story is one of grit and unyielding determination.
She talks candidly about the financial struggles and emotional battles she faced while pursuing higher education. After two decades of relentless effort, she completed her graduate work in counseling, proving that knowledge truly is power. Shelley also shares the importance of parenting with love and setting a strong example for her children. Her journey is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of education.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and a reminder that even the darkest times can lead to the brightest futures.