Episode 8: From Betrayal to Empowerment: Owning Your Story and Reclaiming Your Life

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In this episode of Break the Silence, Build a Future, host Fartumo Kusow sits down with Victoria Ellen, author of Painting in the Rain: A True Story of Trickery and Triumph. Victoria Ellen is a survivor, the mother of two adult children, a wife, and an executive in corporate America. In 2023, she published her first book titled “Painting in the Rain: A True Story of Trickery and Triumph.

Victoria speaks at corporate events, is featured as a guest on podcasts, and does book signing events for local organizations in the Cincinnati area. She is passionate about sharing her inspirational story with the world. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, singing, and gardening. She divides her time between her homes in Ohio and in the Caribbean.

Victoria shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming the grief of a lost marriage to someone she thought was a loving husband and father, only to discover a devastating betrayal.

The Episode explores the complex emotions of grief, anger, and self-discovery that followed, and how Victoria found the courage to own her story and share it with the world through her book and media appearances. Her story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and transformation, offering hope and inspiration for anyone navigating their own pain and loss.
https://www.victoriaellen.co/
Join us as we discuss:

• The grief of losing not just a partner, but the life you thought you had.
• The power of vulnerability in owning your story.
• How sharing her truth became a tool for healing and empowerment.
• Advice for others hesitant to share their own painful
  Chapters
  00:00Introduction to Resilience and Healing
  02:28Victoria's Journey Through Abuse
  05:08The Pain of Realization
  06:55The Process of Leaving
  09:14The Impact on Children
  11:28Owning Your Story
  13:38The Decision to Share
  16:31Writing the Memoir
  18:56The Role of Support Systems
  23:39The Journey of Writing Together
  25:05Legal Considerations in Storytelling
  26:56The Meaning Behind 'Painting in the Rain'
  28:06The Impact of Sharing Your Story
  29:40Healing Through Storytelling
  32:52Discovering Strength Through Vulnerability
  34:40The Upcoming Docu-Series
  36:03Inspiring Others to Leave Toxic Relationships
  37:36Understanding Grief and Its Manifestations
  44:27Reclaiming Power Through Storytelling
  46:45Advice for Sharing Painful Stories
  49:45Where to Find the Book
  
  
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