From Awkward Girl to Sovereign Woman: Erikaa’s Story Picture this: It’s the 90s in Kenner, Louisiana. Everyone’s watching Friends, Ricky Martin is shaking his bon bon, and teenage Erikaa is trying to figure out why she feels so... off. While her classmates were mastering the art of flirting and experimenting with frosted lipstick, Erikaa was navigating something far more sinister: a home where her Cuban stepfather’s love of cafecito and cigars masked a darker appetite for control. Sexual abuse. Emotional manipulation. Even black magic. And to top it off? Being trapped in the Rainbow Girls cult, where everything looked picture perfect on the outside while secrets festered beneath. The thing about childhood trauma is that it doesn’t announce itself with a warning label. It shows up as awkwardness. As not understanding why your body feels foreign. As wondering why everyone else seems to know the rules of intimacy while you’re just trying to survive. For years, Erikaa thought she was broken. Too much. Too weird. Too... something. But here’s the plot twist: She wasn’t broken. She was just carrying baggage that didn’t belong to her. Fast forward to now, and Erikaa has done what every good heroine does: she rewrote her story. She went from heart broken to heart opened. From confused girl to sexually sovereign woman. From silenced to unapologetically herself. Today, Erikaa lives her life like a rom com in her “Romance Latina Era”: bold, empowered, and wildly clear about her choices around love and sex. She’s transformed her pain into purpose, guiding other heart centered humans through their own journeys from awkward and wounded to confident and free. Because the truth is: that awkwardness you felt? It wasn’t you. It was survival mode. And now? Now you get to choose differently. Erikaa’s work isn’t about fixing you (because you were never broken). It’s about helping you remember who you’ve always been beneath the trauma, the stories, and the shame. It’s about reclaiming your body, your pleasure, and your power, one sovereign choice at a time. Her stepfather, a Cuban immigrant with a penchant for Cuban coffee and cigars, wielded power and control through various forms of abuse—sexual, emotional, and even black magic. Ensnared in the confines of the Rainbow Girls cult, Erikaa’s world was one of half-truths and hidden horrors. But Erikaa’s story doesn’t end in darkness. Through incredible resilience and courage, she broke free from her abusive past and reclaimed her joy. The joyful spirit she found within herself continues to shine brightly today. She transformed her pain into a profound passion for sexual healing and empowerment. Erikaa’s journey is a testament to overcoming the invisible monsters of trauma. Her life’s work now focuses on sexual liberation and transformation, helping others navigate their own paths to healing and empowerment. She has turned her experience into a powerful catalyst for change, guiding others to reclaim their own joy and sovereignty. Erikaabriones.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tantrapunk.substack.com/subscribe
