‘My Aunt Saved Me’: Katie’s Story | Rock Your Kindness Podcast

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Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change the trajectory of your life or the life of another.

Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home.

In this episode, Tracey and Katie talk about Katie’s childhood where she experienced extensive trauma and child abuse from her biological parents. She also details out the lifechanging day her aunt saved her, and why she uses her darkness to shine light on the topic of child abuse so others can find their voice within.

“The healing begins when the story is told.” Katie Emde

Disclaimer: This story contains details of child abuse that may be triggering to some.

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Introduction to the episode with guest Katie Emde
• [0:24] Welcome back to Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin
• [0:58] Katie leads into discussing her childhood and why she is so open about talking about it to raise awareness
• [2:30] “I was raised by people who should have never reproduced for the years I was in their care. I have endless memories of how I almost didn't make it to the next day.” -Katie Emde
• [7:59] The single knock that changed Katie’s life moving forward
• [9:01] Question: You said your aunt came early. What was it that she saw the day that your life changed?
• [12:39] Question: So her intention on coming to get you for the movie was really to take you away from your biological parents. Was that her plan?
• [14:17] Question: When she took you away from the house, did you actually go to the movie?
• [19:54] Question: Where are you as an adult now? As an adult? Have you been able to forgive your biological parents?
• [20:35] Question: What's the difference between forgiving and moving past?
• [22:04] Question: What are important lessons to you that you've learned from what you went through that just stand out above all else?
• [24:01] “The healing begins when the story is told.” Katie Emde
• [25:35] Katie shares her story on a Facebook Page called A Journey for Avery if you would like to connect and read further about her stories or you can check it out on Moms Beyond
• [26:01] Question: Is there anything on your heart that you wanna share with the listeners before we go?
• [29:06] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time.. Rock Your Kindness

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