Heather is joined by domestic violence survivor, Sierra Green. Sierra is a certified nursing assistant, has her associates in liberal studies and graduated with honors in 2017. She is a military wife, a dog mom, and a human mom-to-be. Sierra is also a domestic violence advocate.

On this Episode: Sierra shares about growing up with an emotionally and physically abusive father. Hear the harrowing stories of the way her father manipulated situations and the struggle to keep him behind bars. Heather and Sierra discuss how talking about trauma can help with the healing process. Learn how the "5 second rule" has had a positive impact on Sierra's life.

Key Takeaways: “The moment you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will stop you. 5 4 3 2 1 Go!” — Mel Robbins “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” ― Maya Angelou

Resources: sierraclayton3@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/sierranicholegreen (https://www.facebook.com/sierranicholegreen)

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