What Her Brother Did To Her Scarred Her Memory

In today's deeply moving episode of Unfiltered Stories, we have the privilege of hearing from Marie Brown Mercadel as she courageously shares her life journey with us. Marie's childhood was marked by profoundly distressing experiences that stemmed from the actions of her older brother, who was a decade her senior. Marie carried the weight of her trauma in silence, unable to speak about the pain she endured.
Years later, while attending a seminar on adverse childhood experiences, Marie had a powerful realization about the lasting impact those distressing memories had on her daily life. Armed with this newfound understanding and determined to break free from the grip of her past, Marie made a brave decision to take control of her healing journey. Through her unwavering strength and resilience, she has embarked on a path of self-discovery and transformation, refusing to let her childhood experiences define her future. Marie's story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone who has faced similar struggles, reminding us that it is possible to reclaim our lives and find healing, even in the face of immense adversity. Join us as we listen to her awe-inspiring journey and bear witness to the transformative power of courage and self-compassion. #UnfilteredStories #SurvivorStories
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[@wonderful4life]

I e-mailed my story to you guys on the 16th & I haven't got a reply yet.

[@god.loves.u]

Just emailed you

[@wonderful4life]

@@god.loves.u They take forever

[@OdachiRain]

the brother needs to be in prison

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yes he should

[@wanyatelborn]

Yes

[@wanyatelborn]

She is an intelligent woman and needs to report it

[@BEve218]

Come on were was your mother

[@user-tn2md6pt6d]

​@@wanyatelbornxxxxxxdxdx

[@NHJDT]

Even going through trauma, she turned her life into a success. What a strong woman

[@PettyLabelle]

This!!!!!!

[@sharlawilliamson9609]

No adult should be told that what happened to them as a child is not important enough to prosecute. Period. There should never be any statute of limitations on any crime done to a child

[@adimeter]

Amen!

[@GlennaVan]

We need to start holding judges as well as prosecuting attorneys accountable for what happens to these children. If they didn't basically look the other way either because it is so horrible or they have done it themselves it would be slowed down a lot if only because they are in jail/prison! It's time for our courts to have available to the public for every trial: 1. Charges 2. Verdict 3. Sentencing 4. Time actually served It is only then the problem will have serious progress to being solved.

[@MaSungoddess777]

Facts 💯 that's what's wrong with many adults now messed up from childhood trauma

[@carmenf3422]

@@GlennaVan I know courts in MD completely ignoring even worse cases than this. I'm praying God opens a door to change this

[@GlennaVan]

@@carmenf3422 Sadly, it won't change overnight. We, the public, need to hold judges accountable for light sentences, prosecuting attorneys for not prosecuting or not seriously prosecuting and maybe even detectives for not working harder for the victims. I read decades ago that these men are actually afraid of women and how strong they are and is why the laws and application of the laws are not properly enforced. Initially, I thought it was nonsense, but life has taught me there is much truth to that. The fact is that women can create life and men cannot and never will be able to and for that many men feel women are superior and do all they can to reverse that. At the beginning of the 20th Century, things started changing. Women won the right to vote. Women were even allowed to wear pants/slacks in public (there was a time it was a jailable offense!). Finally birth control was made legal. Abortion was made legal. Now, those rights are being denied with the first being abortion (including miscarriages for which the medical term is abortion). A member of my own family, after that ruling, would have died because she had an ectopic pregnancy that ruptured and she was bleeding to death when she arrived at the hospital, just an hour away from death. By the time the hospital staff did the legal things to treat her, she would have died!!! Women miscarrying have been told to wait in their cars in the parking lot until the bleeding worsened which could mean their deaths. Now birth control is being denied in many states as well. Just how far away is it that the right to vote will also be taken away? There was a time when women were not allowed to own property - even after their husbands died! Girls and women who are brave enough to take the abuse of their bodies and souls to authorities are too often treated badly and, if it ever goes to trial, the defense attorneys are allowed to put them through living hell recounting what happened to them. There is so much wrong with this that words cannot express it. The only way it can be changed is at the election polls and the voters being aware of what is really going on and ignore the campaign garbage. And, yes, there are cases of judges being removed from office after a particularly bad ruling. The case in point that comes to mind immediately is one (in Florida I think) in which a young teenager was raped and later the judge granted custody to the rapist of the child born when he went to court when the child was a young teenager (never having had any contact before this after raping her mother) and the judge granted him custody. Yes, he raped the child as well!!! While the rapist went to prison and the judge was removed, it does not change what happened to that young woman!!! The judge clearly sent the message to the rapist that it was okay and gave him another victim.

[@PearlieCampbell-jy8bb]

My mother taught me very early when people were not suppose to touch me, she taught me that my bottom was private and to let her know if anyone touched me. There were a few uncles, cousins, aunts & their boyfriends that tried to molest me. I'd tell them that I'd my mother. My mother was 5' tall, 110lbs of pure terror when someone messed with me or my brother. She was my hero & I miss her everyday.

[@gladyscolon4899]

Wow my mom told me the same from very young and thank God she taught me well

[@kellysnyclife663]

As a young mom with no direction I'm curious were you confused when she told you about this? How did you receive the info? And how many times did she explain it to you ?

[@azedel7151]

@@kellysnyclife663 Kelly, look up books & videos on safe/unsafe (good/bad) touch and other topics. Repeat often and keep the discussion open.

[@margaritacordova7893]

"I am not what happened to me." So powerful ❤

[@stillhere1425]

I can’t believe the doctor forced her to go through that abortion. Even a 14-year old should have bodily autonomy.

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

Yes, that’s just terrible. So is the state just taking away babies if the mother is “too young” and they don’t consider the home suitable. They need to have places for these girls to be safe and have their babies with them, if they choose. They are victims did not ask for any of this. Someone I know was forced to have an abortion and never got pregnant again. Another girl I was in Job Corps with (she was 16) gave birth when she was 12 and the state just took her baby. I know there are teen mother’s homes that can help people like her, but she was naive to the fact that she had to set that up before the baby was born, herself. CPS should tell kids their options, at least.

[@sueannarca9102]

Horrifying! How traumatic, she’s so strong.

[@pinkpugginz]

It was for the best but they had zero mental health support for her which is critical to any abortion

[@GlennaVan]

@@pinkpugginz It is not for us to judge if it was for the best. We were not there and we certainly are not her!

[@gwendolynlovell9518]

A heart retching story with a grateful FORGIVING HEART and a beautiful ending all praise and thanks to GOD for his loving kindness and mercies just keep trusting and believing in him knowing that he is the answer to any situation that will come your way as you ou embark on your motivational career keep the good work up God is going to see you through

[@angelaholmes8888]

Marie's father totally failed her he should had called the cops

[@ceceprincess4758]

he should have called them

[@Powerfulchange712]

He mother was a let down also 😢

[@irenez7439]

Maybe he did. The brother was gone for 3 years.

[@tomchan0]

Unfortunately, he did more than most. He made the brother leave. Surprisingly, this does not always happen.

[@kimmomba7146]

​@@ceceprincess4758ok, grammar princess...

[@stellabellafontay9366]

I was forced at age 15 by my family to have a saline ab. @ 6 months pregnant. I have nightmares about it now at 46 years old. I'm so sorry for what you went through. It was a harrowing experience. Praying for you. Praying for us. 🙏🏽

[@mariebenjamin8712]

I'm sorry that happened to you too! Yahweh 🙏🏾🩶

[@Beautifulchild22]

Praying for you and this woman 😢 I’m so sorry that you had to endure that.

[@Musikisbellatastic]

Love to you. Love your heart to encourage the speaker and connect in your experience. God heal both of your hearts. I didn't experience the saline birth, but had my experience with abuse. God heal everyone, Amen.

[@lifebeginswithaseed]

God loves you. Where the Holy Spirit is there is freedom, not torment, not fear, nor condemnation.

[@Biancareneetv]

My family tried to do the same to me but I ran away and was adamant about having my baby and I did at 15 in 1997.

[@Beautifulchild22]

We have to stop protecting abusers by looking the other way! You don’t ignore the fact the one of your children is being molested by the other. How do you let the son come back to the home! That boy should have had the police called on him. God Bless you Marie ❤ you are amazing!

[@JoannA-sweetly]

I used to think this incest didn’t happen in the Black community- boy was I wrong. Found out it happened to close relatives…. It is taboo to talk about it in the Black community or just sweeping it under the rug. The pride of your family being better than other families…😢🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing! ❤️🙏🏾

[@maddfinn11]

Oh my God it happens rapidly one in for black girls will experience sexual assault before 16

[@ItsMrstoyouboo]

That's a bitter reality.....damn shame...

[@ceemoney5309]

Why would you ever think that 😂😂😂 smh

[@ceemoney5309]

It literally happens everywhere

[@tomchan0]

The common denominator is human. Horrible people come in all genders, sizes and races. Good will never defeat evil because people are too focused on the differences. As common people squabble about things that really don't matter, all of our children fall victim. It's heartbreaking.

[@happybirthday8803]

My sister did the same thing to me. Who in the hell do ppl think they are? Demons

[@mariebenjamin8712]

I'm so sorry that happened to you too! Yahweh 🙏🏾🩶

[@carmenf3422]

I'm so sorry too. I pray you get encouraged from this lady and may lift up many survivors. I too have my long story of the kind. One day may God allow me to share it especially with girls & boys suffering the same.

[@beautifullymadestephens6487]

I was molested by my step brother . I became pregnact with my Son. And this was the start of a curse that affected so many children. The secrets that black families keep are sinister.

[@DillyDallyLove]

It's crazy that we don't realize that we are traumatized until years later and then when we start to show symptoms the predators come charging towards us. Good people unite! No more suffering! Revolution time! We need to cleanse our social practices so good people like this don't have to suffer. Social reconstruction to save lives!

[@stevesoucy5932]

I'm so sorry that you endured such hell. I was molested by one of my uncles between the ages of 6 and 7 when he would watch me while my mom was at work. He and a friend of his would have their way with me, and then threaten to kill me if I told on them. So I stayed quiet. It wasn't until my mom came home early one day and caught them in the act that everything came to light. Thank you for sharing your story. Speaking out like this isn't easy, but it's so important. Take care.

[@gamegrunt8739]

I am SO sorry this happened to you. I hope you have found healing.

[@gloriabowie5629]

I would of called the police

[@stevesoucy5932]

@gloriabowie5629 I don't understand. You in my position or if you discovered it? My Mom did call the police.

[@stevesoucy5932]

@@gamegrunt8739 Thank you! That means a lot. And yes, after tons of therapy and finally confronting my uncle about it, I was able to defeat that darkness that had plagued me for so long. It never truly goes away, but I've learned to deal with it.

[@jomas1676]

My husband suffered sexual abuse by 2 members of his family. So sorry that happened to you. It also happened to me. My supposed grandfather. It is so disgusting anyone sexualizes and traumatizes a child let alone people who are your family. I wish all pedophiles would spontaneously combust at the thought of doing this to a child so the child never experiences this horrible crime.

[@PettyIsMyMiddleName]

My half brother did the same to me from kindergarten until 5th grade . He is 7 years older than me. My mom did nothing. She would only ask whether he did anything to me from time to time. I’m so grateful for my dad. It was because of him that I grew up trauma free. He showed me love and was the best dad any kid could ask for . This happens a lot in families all of the time. Its not ok and girls and women shouldn’t be left alone with boys or men because they by large are sexual predators. Of course not all , as I mentioned I had a great dad but he’s probably an anomaly and not the norm .

[@9roselove9]

Not trauma free but i get you

[@desic3274]

True words. Boys shouldn't be left alone either. People don't acknowledge that, and boys don't always tell.

[@mariebenjamin8712]

@PettyisMyMiddleName I'm so sorry that happened to you too! Yahweh 🙏🏾🩶

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

@@desic3274. 💯

[@lisahoward8676]

Did you tell your mom what was going on with you?

[@pinkpugginz]

that abortion was traumatic...her sister and family should have been there through every step of the way.

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

I agree

[@janieposey6959]

Wow. Time. To. HEAL. Amen 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@hthomas9891]

It’s a shame there wasn’t any therapy!

[@Sunny-kf9zi]

Yes especially since they forced her to get one, smh😔

[@chrisy-e]

"Healing out loud" I love that

[@driaac4442]

I can listen to her talk all day she’s so articulate 💜 thank you for telling your story

[@lateshiaduke4709]

Thank you for this. I was molested by my father (and others) and have a lot of the behavioral health issues (depression, anxiety, insecurity, self sabotage/hate, control issues) I am struggling with. I just had my first child at 38 and it’s a girl and I need to get it under control. I don’t have a problem discussing my trauma. I just don’t know how to get out of my head long enough to be the person Ik I am underneath all the pain and trauma. I excel at every career that I have had but somehow always end up back at square one. I am smart and motivated usually but also procrastinate and quitter. I am not where I thought I would be in life mentally, physically, emotionally. But now I have this child who is a blessing and Ik I needed her. Ik she was giving to me for a reason. I just don’t know where to start. Sorry for the tangent…I really just found this inspirational.

[@Girlintheewild]

Turn to Jesus honey. I will pray for you

[@AlishaRossi]

I relate so much to this. Had my baby at 36 and even finished a PhD but I keep feeling like I am at square one and can’t move ahead. Just gotta take it one step at a time. You can’t control the people in your life, all you can do is influence them to be the best versions of themselves while working each day to become your best version of yourself. Thank you for sharing your story. 🌸 ✨

[@communicationbreakdown256]

Try some counseling. A female counselor.

[@ln8396]

Sooooo sorry God bless you beautiful 💙💙🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽😞

[@mz.sweetiperry]

@lateshiaduke4709 breathe hun. Breathe. Then breathe again. U GOT THIS BABE. I have two daughters and soooo much childhood trauma. My daughter's are grown now. I can finally relax a lil bit. I made it!! We made it!! I broke some cycles. Look at that baby of yours and give it ALL you got for YOU AND HER. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU. YOU ARE YOUR SUPER POWER!!!!

[@OracioSerapio-se9jk]

2 of my brothers sexually molested me several years. I left home at 14, ended UP hitching rides got picked UP by Robert Ben Rhodes the truck stop serial killer. Ive scars all over my body, i escape from being handcuffed in the bed of his truck. Ive ptsd, but became a nurse n phlebotomist. Still deal with ptsd

[@realnewstalkshow6389]

Im thankful my step dad never touched me knowing i wasn't his child. May he RIP

[@yagirlbianca4246]

I wish it was that easy to find someone to talk to without being scared of judgment!

[@LullLexxBabyy]

Wow, your story really touched me, I’m also a survivor since 5years old -14 I’m ready to share my story with the world ❤

[@ik-999]

Sweet baby 💔 I'm so sorry. 😣

[@wonderful4life]

Likewise

[@ln8396]

Sorry to hear that and yes please do share your story 🙌🏽💙

[@minkki5656]

What the dad should have done was call the police. I just don't get how parents can look the other way when their kids tell them they've been molested.

[@user-vq4zm9kh4r]

Honestly I think what they do is talk to their kids and tell them not to do it again because it's their child and that's not right

[@sallysmiles6088]

Yes, and they do not want people to know that they are a failure as a parent. He failed to supervise his son, he failed to protect his daughter, and he failed to correct the problem that happened because of it.

[@reginaprince2931]

Understanding her trauma, but no no one what's to see their son in jail for incestuous behavior..A psychologist would've been a better option.

[@sallysmiles6088]

@@reginaprince2931No one wants to see their son in jail for anything, but when people get away with criminal acts, they just become empowered to commit more crime. People like to use the mental health field to escape accountability.

[@blackbutterfly5133]

What a devastating childhood you had. 💔 So sorry this happened to you. I’m glad you are healing 🙏🏽

[@Musikisbellatastic]

The medical doctor was EVIL!! My heart goes out to you and all who went through that experience. A grown woman would be effected horribly so I can't imagine a teen child. Kudos to you for sharing your journey.

[@Biancareneetv]

I can't wait to tell my story. My brother did some of the same things to me at 6 years old and I am now 40. At that age we don't have a voice because we don't know how to articulate what's going on with us. I was 6 in 88 and back then our parents was just trying to make meals out of miracles and make ends meat. I went through this from 6-8 years old and now that I'm older, I'm eager to get my story out because I know I can help other women get their story out and their voice heard. Listening to her story I see myself, I'm proud of u Dr.

[@wonderful4life]

Yes! This definitely needs to be told.❤

[@PaperMario64]

Sadly, this happens way more than people are willing to admit. I can relate to do much of what happened to you. Many times parents wanted to pretend it didn’t happen because they didn’t have to means to change the situation or THEY also experienced molestation as a kid and they either didn’t know how to address it or subconsciously figured you would suppress and get over it like they had to. Not realizing the damage and trauma being handed down and the message that either your trauma is not important or the offending sibling is more important because they are not punished.

[@mariafitts]

Wow this woman is beautiful, graceful, strong, courageous, smart. I love it. We need more women like her who fight hard for themselves

[@deborahdixon5181]

My brother tried to do same to me and my sister but he was stop. I now understand why he don’t like me to this day. What’s so sad is that he’s supposed to be a preacher now. I remember one time when he was preaching I was going through hard time as single mom and I needed some food for my kids to eat. He told my oldest sister he could feed her and her two kids but he didn’t have enough food to feed me and my kids. I remember so hurt I got mad at God because I felt like God didn’t Love me and my kids . Because he was a man of God. But I soon found out through God when I gave my life to God my brother was a wolf in sheep clothing and he needed deliverance he’s been married 4 times he has perverted spirit on him. I since forgiven him but I will never forget the pain that he put me through calling me names that I was black and ugly he was horrible to me but I know now it was the spirit in him.

[@cassiemeyer1164]

What a resilient, brave, graceful woman. I’m soooo grateful to hear her story.

[@KeebasWorld]

So many women are being freed. May God continue to bless you.

[@cegiasumlin-wilcher9306]

How Could you leave your Daughter with your Family That blew me back Wow This Story was very Sad I am Glad you have made it thru the Storm

[@EYEGotchUBAN23]

Not judging but that same thought crossed my mind as well.

[@jasminflowerz1710]

I can see and hear the raw pain in her voice and face when she speaks, it's almost unbearable to watch. She used her painful experience for good and is now a doctor and speaker who helps broken people. She is an example of how your unfair life can build you up instead of break you. I'm a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence so her story really struck a chord within me in ways that words cannot explain.

[@ucanthandlethetruth6600]

#HEALING TOO GOD BE THE GLORY! 🙏🏾✌🏾❤️

[@chrisy-e]

Bless you're beauty and strength 🎉 you're daughter must also be very proud of you ❤

[@Eyesis_1]

A miracle right before our eyes.. Thank you for sharing and helping to heal others.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Marie you are truly a survivor I hope that your story will help other victims you are a remarkable woman

[@KM-oy5yh]

Lord Have Mercy,,Sister, I'm sooooo #Sorry u went through that, How r U doing, Now?🎉

[@LoriLee-zx7cm]

Thank you, for speaking the truth. I have struggled in life. We need to forgive our past and those who hurt us. You are a wonderful example of breaking the chains of abuse and neglect. God bless you sister. You are beautiful!

[@susiesanchez419]

I was mentally molested by my mothers lover, and my baby sister. Watching him @ our bedroom door naked. Mother never left him. We now have P.T.S.D. because of that situation. My prayers for all the children that have experienced molestation. I pray that this children weill tell someone. 🙏

[@MissAngieA]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@lorriedavis1104]

So sad and heartbreaking that your family made you have an abortion. God has your first baby girl.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yeah that was totally wrong

[@Ashhhhh220]

It’s not heartbreaking it was the best thing that should have been done. Women shouldn’t be mothers until their 30s

[@cressapellom4205]

She was only 14. Too young to be responsible for a child, and it wonton have been fair for the adults in her family to have take care of her child.

[@cherylflores803]

​@@cressapellom4205wonton? And that's exactly what the family should be responsible for! They allowed it!

[@msd4743]

​​@@Ashhhhh220......says you! Does not mean thats right.

[@lynnthurston9296]

I am so sorry what you went through from a child. May God bless you always and keep you and your daughter safe in Jesus name. 🙏🙏🙏 ❤

[@reneesotelo7878]

My heart breaks so hard for this woman. I am so very happy that she is still here and is continuing to get stronger and is such a tremendous survivor

[@michelle4025]

Oh my goodness. The traumas that people go through. God keep this woman in your good graces please 🙏🏽

[@Loveis_Kind]

I’m sorry this happened to you Dr Marie 💔

[@VelvetLovesU]

I can relate. 😢

[@PrincessAfrica3]

Im so so sorry 😢 praying for you 🙏🏾

[@mariebenjamin8712]

I'm so sorry that happened to you too! Yahweh 🙏🏾🩶

[@one-stopgodshop2171]

YOU are a ROLE MODEL to all of us. If you ever want to talk to me - feel free. I've been through it, too. I am so sorry for you. You didn't deserve anything negative that happened to you. My sister had an AVM bust out of her head and she was rushed to multiple trauma hospitals and both parents worked full-time and dealt with it. I lost both parents, had no supervision. My sister became anorexic and attempted suicide in front of me multiple times. I was so traumatized I acted out and got hurt. THIS DOES NOT DEFINE YOU IS RIGHT. Sucking everything in is the worst for a kid, but that's what kids do. Don't know you, but love you sister.

[@adimeter]

What is AVM?

[@Mary-po4ti]

You are amazing.

[@missybee1068]

I am resiliant, I am love I am light, I deserve true ❤️

[@erikabrown6804]

The levels of emotional neglect is absolutely stunning. God bless you always.

[@kryspatton6928]

Thank you for sharing this story!

[@ps.iloveyou4ever]

This lady is so inspirational.... She is proof that trauma doesn't have to hold you back from living life to fullest and becoming who you want to be..Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤

[@drmariespeaks]

Thank you!

[@campossiblee]

Keep going beautiful, you’re doing amazing 🫂🩷

[@JMuv760]

Omg the strength you have is unbelievable, God bless you❤️😩

[@thablackkat9905]

Her daughter was born the same year as me, and I was born out of S.A. I'm glad to be here and not be aborted.

[@maria12501]

You are a great example for young people who have experienced traumatic events, thank you for being open with us and God bless ❤

[@MalaYLoca]

I was abused like this by one of my older siblings (my brother) from 11-18, & yes I was impregnated numerous times but had miscarriages, it really messes with your mental. He wasn’t only doing it to me, he was abusing one of my older sisters too, altogether I have 2 older brothers, 3 older sisters & a younger sister as well but she wasn’t born until we were all grown, she literally didn’t experience that & I’m so glad bc he probably would’ve gotten to her too eventually with his sick axx. I’m 35 now but I met my husband when I was 16 & told him when I was 18 & he said if I didn’t say anything that he would, he’s the only reason why I did, he def gave me the strength to say something & my parents beat tf out of him & called the police but he ran out of the house , hid out at one of his friend’s house & caught a flight to NY the next day smh! the boy was abusive physically as well & would hit me & my older sister in places our parents wouldn’t see it. I got counseling but I still have those scars, I still have no idea how someone could do something like that. Disgusting!! He tried to apologize to me last year but I wasn’t hearing it….I forgive but I’ll never forget that shxt & I’ll never let you back in my life after you’ve crossed me..ever!

[@jasj2103]

I pray God grants u and ur siblings all healing from that trauma. Ur strength to speak up is truly inspirational.

[@rennexoxo]

omg😢

[@wonderful4life]

That part!💯 Really sorry that happened to you.❤

[@beverlyjohnson5503]

W0W OMG this is soo sad it's is horrible 😢 just horrible 😢 painful 💔 devastating and just horrible 💔 I'm so sorry you went through all this grief and pain and abuse 💔 😢 😔 I'm feeling pain for you queen I so glad you were persistent to go to school and better yourself to God be the glory ❤️ 💙 I love your nails you went through so much 💔 😢 pain

[@2listening1]

She must be a great person. God bless you, Marie.

[@bettyweimer394]

You are a survivor and a heroine! I know you will be able to help so many because you are being transparent! May God bless you in your journey!❤️❤️

[@ritametsch9767]

Your story is empowering and I thank you for sharing it

[@sparklypoet1454]

WOW I was totally engrossed in your story. I am so sorry for all the bad things that happened to you, BUT I am so proud of you for healing yourself, and for going on to a career where you can help heal others. May God Bless you XX

[@megstonewellness4220]

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible story of resilience and empowerment after such a traumatic upbringing. 🙏🏼 Your story touched me more than most. Maybe because I too wrote a book about my healing journey from trauma and chronic illness and I gave one motivational speech before crashing hard. This all happened over the last several months and I’m just now coming back up out of the rabbit hole of re-traumatization hell. I really felt as if my memoir and talk were healing me, but when ghosts of the past reached out, the irrational shame, guilt and all the physiological somatic symptoms crept back in, right down to severe hypertensive crises. I couldn’t believe how quickly that sense of empowerment faded as I felt myself reverting back to old patters of thinking and being. This is getting long. I just want to say how proud I am of you and your journey and that I needed to see this today. I know I’ll regain my confidence fully and my passion and get back on stages and promote my memoir that I believe in so much. For now, it’s self care all the way. I’m blessed to have a supportive husband and amazing teenaged daughter and they keep me going. Sending love and gratitude to you and so much healing love to all our fellow childhood trauma warriors. 🙌🏼❤️‍🩹 We’ve got this, fam! 💪🏼 xoxo

[@fatoufrancescambow5876]

Thank you so much for sharing your pain and vulnerability with such courage, compassion and love. You really are so splendidly beautiful. Thank you 💛

[@marlandacarr4704]

You are the definition of a Strong Black Woman... Thank you for sharing ❤

[@elleshock4571]

Full of wisdom and practical info. Thank you for sharing.

[@Lamera-ms6cy]

It's very awakening when one is at position to care,advise,support,teach, guide etc...others and we ourselves need that healing first. It's like looking at a mirror and the reflection it's pointing back at us "you have to heal yourself first!" It's very,very eye opening because we go on living as if we professionals don't hurt.

[@AL-wn2tt]

All victims of abuse should get together and demand justice.

[@wonderful4life]

YES we should!

[@stevenfd123]

You are amazing. You told your entire story and never missed a beat!

[@sarahgaines9036]

The growth is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your story and putting yourself out there to help other women❤

[@suzyq8021]

May God Bless and Protect you Marie, and all those you love. Thank you for sharing.

[@heymisswest]

Where TF are these adults in these kids lives how can this keep happening to children

[@Jkk55]

Wow what a traumatic journey 😢 I am so glad this lady is ok and she’s got somewhere in her life. ❤

[@zoraidacastro2703]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are a very brave woman. You are so well rounded and well spoken. ❤

[@user-ml8ud6qd2u]

You are an inspiration. A true survivor. So happy 😊 that you pulled thru all that pain and trauma and loss. Are there to help others. ❤😊❤. You will still continue on your journey.

[@christine2204]

This is so sad, kids should be safe at home without your brother thinking you his sex partner if you didn't stopped him he probably would've kept doing it stories like this makes me sick some of them is hard to believe.

[@anapinheiro4583]

Am glad you survived 🫶🫶🫶

[@angiebee3581]

Omg that Dr and sister were the devils 😈 I'm so sorry you had to experience this so sad 😞

[@marylynch951]

What a woman Absolutely amazing courageous May God continue protecting you and your family

[@mae3378]

Thank you for sharing ❤ I appreciate you.

[@LisMarWay]

My heart just aches for this woman. We need to remember her in our prayers brother and sisters

[@natashayoung9645]

God Bless You ma'am

[@bobbiedavis8498]

Thank you so much for sharing such intimate memories and moments in your life. I know that I have a lot of traumatic memories and moments in my own life that I have stuffed into a neat little box. Every so often the lid of my box threatens to burst open and if I don’t deadbolt…clamp… seal it back I am not going to function with the mask that I wear daily on my face..over my heart. I am in therapy…counseling but in hearing you speak I realize that I need more intense therapy which I will seek immediately ❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Please Pray for me that someday soon I will know that I am enough ❤ Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@patriciamcneal2602]

Bless you, doctor, for your truth. Thanks for helping others❤❤❤

[@louisesquivel3921]

Amazing history of this lovely and motivating smart lady. GOD Bless her and her family. I'm sure your experiences will help many others

[@EuphoricConcepts]

OH DEAR GOD. I’m trembling. You just spoke of my story, almost verbatim -including circumstances with my unborn child. Except it was an uncle, not a brother. My family including my own mother willfully turned a blind eye. I never got justice, only CPTSD. However, I’ve recently been made aware that my GRANDFATHER (who was my entire father figure world) actually sexually abused my mother’s sister, who tragically passed in 2006. She always over-protected me after my abuse. Now I know WHY. I am BROKEN, excuse me, SHATTERED. I’ve been in therapy for THIRTY YEARS. It’s the only thing that keeps me sane. Thank you so very much for ur bravery and for sharing your story. ❤

[@sexy4246]

My heart goes out to you!God bless you 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️

[@juliatripp2010]

For me, it was my natural father. I listen to this woman and think, why didnt I do better! I think we survivors may all say that to ourselves. My 4 brothers and baby sister were all damaged by my fathers actions towards me and my mothers hatred and betrayal of me. It warped us all. My mother, father, 2 oldest brotfers, and my only child whom I had out of wedlock when I was 17 have all passed. I was the black sheep. I was also the most successful, but I always stopped short of reaching my greatest potential. Im also disabled and have multiple health conditions to manage. I never married I think bz I could never believe I was loved. I have also struggled with speech and memory most of my life. While I survived and did quite well, I am still in therapy going on 30 years as well and plan to continue until I pass as the remaining members are still cruel and distant to me and therapy kept me grounded I am about to launch my final act - a you tube channel. Not to tell my story but to do something unique. I am a creative. And perhaps, my story will also finally be told as part of my last act as the curtains finally come down. I am glad so many of us are breaking the cycle. But I dont see these abusers as monsters bcz I know, that they were damaged somehow too and this was their way of coping - exploiting someone else. Thats how I was able to find my way out - understanding that. God bless you and I hope you can find things to bring you joy sometimes too.

[@drmariespeaks]

Thank you! You deserve to heal, I am so sorry that you experienced this trauma🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@positivevibesonly9536]

You are definitely a trail blazer! Such a phenomenal woman!!

[@cocochick3612]

GOD BLESS YOU. Sorry for your loss of your first baby

[@Thefashionengineer]

I love the term post traumatic growth!

[@bettyweimer394]

You poor thing! So sorry this happened to you!!😥😥🙏🙏

[@osmondburbridge8388]

I completely love an relate to your story. I'm so sorry that you went through what you did. Blessing to you my SISTA from another 🌟

[@serrone2965]

Wow i loved all of this. The way you explain and paint ur truth to where we can see it is amazing.

[@sherylcollins4019]

I am so proud of you. You let me cry

[@CJ-xg6ii]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are beautiful.❤

[@jellams1317]

Very impressive. You have done well. Thanks for sharing

[@ethelalton3292]

That's so sad you had to go through that. That's hard for a teenager.

[@Heinessey1]

God bless you. I am proud of you. What a strong woman. ❤❤

[@rosabunols8307]

❤thanks for your story

[@bethaniel841]

God bless ye ❤ What a remarkable woman!