Send us a text MOPB-Truth, Trauma & Tension in Palm Beach Podcast Summary – Rosalyn Yellin: “These Are Her Stories to Tell” Rosalyn Yellin shares her life story for the first time — on her own terms. She opens up about a childhood marked by extreme abuse at the hands of her father, beginning in infancy. Her mother, an immigrant from Germany, eventually fled the violence by sending Rosalyn away at just 15 years old to a boarding school in Israel, leaving her alone in a foreign country during the 1980s with no family, no language, and no safety net. While still a teenager, Rosalyn was pushed into a religious marriage she did not consent to, before she had even finished high school. Married with two children by age 20, she made the difficult decision to leave the marriage, boarding a plane with only one seat and two babies, determined to build a different life despite pressure from her mother to return. Her life changed when she was set up on a blind date with Jonathan Yellin. Their instant connection became the love story she always dreamed of. Together they raised five children, including her two daughters who were legally adopted and raised without distinction from their siblings. Rosalyn emphasizes the intentional privacy and protection she gave her children, something she fiercely defends today. Motivated by recent public comments made about her on another podcast, Rosalyn explains why she finally chose to speak out. She addresses accusations that she is “phony,” “a fraud,” or lacking substance, firmly rejecting those claims by sharing the depth of her lived experience and decades of philanthropic work with trafficked women, children, veterans, and organizations like Place of Hope in Florida. She makes it clear she is open to reconciliation, saying she would accept an apology if one were offered — but also acknowledges she expects continued negativity. Ultimately, Rosalyn reframes her story as one of resilience, purpose, and service, explaining that everything she does now is deeply personal and rooted in survival, not status. MOPB S1 E3 Context – “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?” (Brief Tie-In) The episode highlights escalating tensions between Rosalyn, Maria, and Hillary. A seemingly fun pool party gives way to emotional disclosures, especially from Maria, who opens up about lifelong trauma and struggles with emotional regulation. Hillary’s focus on Maria’s language rather than her vulnerability creates friction, exposing deeper differences in values, class perception, and communication styles. At Rosalyn’s waterfront home and later at the Grey Team yacht fundraiser, unresolved accusations resurface — particularly claims about things allegedly said behind closed doors. Rosalyn and Maria clash over “truth versus reality,” accountability, and authenticity, while Hillary increasingly questions Rosalyn’s credibility and social standing. The episode ends with explosive confrontations, awkward apologies, biting confessionals, and a growing divide that sets the stage for future conflict. If you or anyone you know is in need of assistance for domestic violence help is available https://www.thehotline.org/ Support the show https://www.wewinewhenever.com/
