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Dec 2022
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103: Foster 'S'Care: Overcoming Childhoo...

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Liz Handt & Erica Blake are identical twins who are passionate about sharing their story of surviving childhood abuse. Their mission is to inspire survivors to grow through their experiences so that they can bloom into the brightest, most beautiful version of themselves.

In today’s episode, they share their story, and talk about their healing journey, grief, and how to navigate the holidays without a “normal” family. From dealing with a mother with munchausen by proxy to digging up old medical records- these girls are some of the strongest women we know. Thank you to Erica and Liz for being open, vulnerable, and candid. We love you both!


TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about child abuse and neglect, including emotional, verbal, psychological and physical abuse, and gaslighting. Tune in next week if these topics are triggering in anyway. If you are a witness or a victim to child abuse please call or text the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453



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