At just three years old, Avonley Lightstone tried to save her mother from a house fire — but lost her. Shortly after, her father gave her up for adoption, and she endured years of emotional and physical abuse in a home where love felt conditional. But her story doesn’t end in pain — it rises in faith.In this powerful conversation, Avonley shares how she turned tragedy into testimony, writing her book Strength of Scars to help others find healing, forgiveness, and purpose. ✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to heal from childhood trauma and abandonment ✅ The power of forgiveness — even for those who hurt you most ✅ Why faith can transform pain into purpose ✅ Breaking generational trauma for the next generation ✅ Practical tips to nurture yourself when you feel alone 🎧 Listen now and discover how to turn your scars into strength — and why your story matters more than you think. How to connect: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Scars-Avonley-Lightstone/dp/B0F8PKWW3V https://www.tiktok.com/@avonleylightstone <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1602670/open_sms">Shoot me a text!</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/D9LPZN6SMXK8J">Support the show</a><h1>10 Things About You: Self-Exploration Journal</h1> https://www.amazon.com/shop/truecrimeconnectionspodcast htpps://www.truecrimeconnections.com https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeconnectionspodcast/ www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeconnections

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