Chapter 3: Safer Than Home

Stephanie continues to unravel her past, sharing moments of profound resilience amidst unimaginable pain. From the early struggles of surviving in a restrictive and abusive household to moments of fleeting joy and escape, Stephanie reflects on how disassociation and the love of her grandparents became lifelines during her darkest days.

This episode explores her experiences with isolation, the burden of misplaced guilt, and the complicated relationship between survival and healing. Stephanie's courage to revisit these moments sheds light on the long road to reclaiming her story and offers hope for others who feel silenced by their trauma.

Through her journey, we witness the power of one person's love to inspire resilience—and the strength it takes to share these stories with the world.