Meet Adrienne
MY STORY ISN’T JUST MY STORY.
It’s the reason I’m here.
I know what it feels like to survive for so long that you forget who you are underneath it all.
I also know that healing is possible. Not overnight. Not perfectly. But it is possible.
And I’m proud of that.
What Ive been through…..
Chronic emotional neglect and guilt shaming
Sexual assault
High school drop out
Drug use
Abusive partners
Teen parent
Single parent
Abandoned and adopted as an infant
Growing up feeling unseen, unwanted, and unloved
Severe emotional abuse, fear and control in my home
Punishments that were cruel, humiliating, and designed to break my spirit
I don’t share this for sympathy. I share it so you know you’re not alone.
I always had to be TOUGH. Strength, attitude, & indestructible walls kept me safe.
I disconnected from my body and my emotions.
I buried pain, stayed busy.
I moved, and moved, and moved. Never stayed in one place for longer than 2 years, on average.
I drowned my pain in drugs & alcohol.
I refused to ever let anyone get too close.
How I Coped (Then)
What Brings Me Peace, Joy, & Happiness Now
Long walks by the ocean.
Connection with soul-aligned women.
Reading, writing, music.
Exercise
My faith.
My children & grandsons
I created EmpoweredShe Rises because I know what it feels like to lose yourself. To be exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from the woman you’re meant to be.
I help women who are tired of surviving and ready to RISE.
I help you reconnect with you. Reclaim your voice. Heal old wounds. Set boundaries. Trust yourself again. And create a life that feels like peace instead of pressure.
Why I do what I do
If you’re reading this….
I WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS:
You are not too much. You are not alone. You are not failing.