8 episodes

This program is my personal journey to breaking the life cycle you were born into to the life you choose for yourself. I overcame sexual abuse, growing up extremely poor (raised on welfare) with a single mom of 4 kids in a rural small town. I raised my siblings from 8 years old with an alcoholic parent trying to stay sober. I worked since I was eight years old, was on the verge of a nervous break down at 15. I made the heart breaking decision to preserve my sanity. I ended up moving in with a religious family at 15. This came as a bitter-sweet situation. I finally moved out on my very own and started finally my life, my way, my control. This was the beginning to the life I wanted and deserved. I had a "normal" life for while finally. Then I lost some key people in my finally amazing life. My whole world took a brutal turn. This came with even more brutal emotion distress. This was the beginning of my event I can only describe as a nervous break down. I tried so hard to be stronger than my body could take but I had met my limits physically and mentally. This is where I learned the hard reality that I can't take everything life throws me. I learned about what a narcissist was and how I had to set boundaries for my own self preservation.
I want to share what I have had to learn the hard way so hopefully others will know it can be done. I also would love for people to know to set up boundaries sooner than I did. I always took pride in trying to learn life management by others “life lessons”. I thought I was invincible on the crap life can throw me. “ I can take it” is my personal mantra I would tell my inner self, I learned the hard way I do have a limit on what my body can physically and mentally take to my disappointment. I guess I am only human. That sucks !!!! But it is my heartbreaking reality… that I am NOT invincible.

I came from nothing and had every reason and opportunity to be a pregnant young teen with limited life options. I could have easily repeated the childhood cycle that many fall victim to. Instead, I became a survivor and took my life by the balls and said, “Listen bitch I’m speaking”. In a nice way. Lol. We are our life choices no matter our circumstances. I am now happily married to my high school sweetheart, and we have two wonderful boys. My husband and I have been together for 30 years (and still like each other). Trust me, I want to kill him at times, but I think that is the sign of a healthy relationship. If you don’t want to invoke harm (metaphorically) on your spouse here and there, then you don’t care. Then you are just existing together in a house. This channel and podcast is how not to be a victim. Overcome the shit life throws you and shine like a diamond, inside and out. If you want to know how to do this in a positive, constructive, and sassy yet classy way, tune in. I am happy to share what I have learned.

The Road I Didn’t Take And How I Got Here Thischicksjustsayin

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This program is my personal journey to breaking the life cycle you were born into to the life you choose for yourself. I overcame sexual abuse, growing up extremely poor (raised on welfare) with a single mom of 4 kids in a rural small town. I raised my siblings from 8 years old with an alcoholic parent trying to stay sober. I worked since I was eight years old, was on the verge of a nervous break down at 15. I made the heart breaking decision to preserve my sanity. I ended up moving in with a religious family at 15. This came as a bitter-sweet situation. I finally moved out on my very own and started finally my life, my way, my control. This was the beginning to the life I wanted and deserved. I had a "normal" life for while finally. Then I lost some key people in my finally amazing life. My whole world took a brutal turn. This came with even more brutal emotion distress. This was the beginning of my event I can only describe as a nervous break down. I tried so hard to be stronger than my body could take but I had met my limits physically and mentally. This is where I learned the hard reality that I can't take everything life throws me. I learned about what a narcissist was and how I had to set boundaries for my own self preservation.
I want to share what I have had to learn the hard way so hopefully others will know it can be done. I also would love for people to know to set up boundaries sooner than I did. I always took pride in trying to learn life management by others “life lessons”. I thought I was invincible on the crap life can throw me. “ I can take it” is my personal mantra I would tell my inner self, I learned the hard way I do have a limit on what my body can physically and mentally take to my disappointment. I guess I am only human. That sucks !!!! But it is my heartbreaking reality… that I am NOT invincible.

I came from nothing and had every reason and opportunity to be a pregnant young teen with limited life options. I could have easily repeated the childhood cycle that many fall victim to. Instead, I became a survivor and took my life by the balls and said, “Listen bitch I’m speaking”. In a nice way. Lol. We are our life choices no matter our circumstances. I am now happily married to my high school sweetheart, and we have two wonderful boys. My husband and I have been together for 30 years (and still like each other). Trust me, I want to kill him at times, but I think that is the sign of a healthy relationship. If you don’t want to invoke harm (metaphorically) on your spouse here and there, then you don’t care. Then you are just existing together in a house. This channel and podcast is how not to be a victim. Overcome the shit life throws you and shine like a diamond, inside and out. If you want to know how to do this in a positive, constructive, and sassy yet classy way, tune in. I am happy to share what I have learned.

    Missed things that I wanted to mention

    Missed things that I wanted to mention

    I found the missed information took more than one episode could cover. This is the rest of the information.

    • 1 hr 23 min
    More happy memories I forgot to mention and some unwanted sexual advances

    More happy memories I forgot to mention and some unwanted sexual advances

    I wanted to mention some forgotten happy moments that didn't fit into my story. I did also cover some history of my unwanted childhood sexual advances by adult men.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Why I chose my podcast title and a bit about my look on life

    Why I chose my podcast title and a bit about my look on life

    This is why I chose the name of the podcast as "This Chicks Just Sayin' " and how I look at life. Some of my core values and a bit of who I am.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    How I knew I had to leave and where I went

    How I knew I had to leave and where I went

    This episode is how I had to make the hardest decision to leave and where I move in with a religious family during my last 2 years of high school. I reminded them of their dead daughter and how that complicated things.

    • 32 min
    Part 2. More Childhood adventures. (Paper-route & My Dad)

    Part 2. More Childhood adventures. (Paper-route & My Dad)

    This is more of my life story and how I had jobs and a summer I got to spend with my absentee father.

    • 45 min
    How to love an addict of alcohol or drugs.

    How to love an addict of alcohol or drugs.

    This is how I found out how to love an addict and keep your sanity. The best way to love someone is to do what they need you to do. I will explain in my podcast. Please join me it is not cruel or negative.

    • 28 min

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