<p>In today’s episode, I sit down with Gabby — a 35-year-old mother of four, who has walked through trauma most people can’t even imagine. From losing her husband in a shocking arrest, to battling substance use, to navigating the emotional wreckage of CPS and custody loss — Gabby’s story is not just about survival, it’s about showing up raw and real even when the world refuses to see your humanity.</p><p>This episode is not easy. But it’s <strong>necessary</strong>.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re too broken to be loved, too exhausted to keep fighting, or too complicated to explain — Gabby’s story is here to remind you: <strong>you’re not alone, and your story isn't over.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong>: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. </p><p> </p><p>#BPDWarrior,#MentalHealthMatters,#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder,#HealingOutLoud</p><p>#TraumaSurvivor,#YouAreNotAlone,#UnmaskingBPD,#RawAndReal,#PodcastForHealing</p><p>#BreakTheStigma,#MentalHealthPodcast,#RecoveryIsPossible,#MotherhoodAndMentalHealth</p><p>#CPTSDRecovery,#SelfCompassionJourney,#IStillStand,#ShowMeGrace</p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode Summary: </strong></p><p><strong>Total Runtime: ~43 min</strong></p><p><strong>0:00–1:30 – Opening &amp; Trigger Warning</strong></p><p><strong>1:31–3:00 – Meet Gabby</strong></p><p><strong>3:01–6:00 – Trauma Origins</strong></p><p><strong>6:01–10:00 – The Day Everything Collapsed</strong></p><p><strong>10:01–14:00 – Seeking Help, Being Punished</strong></p><p><strong>14:01–17:30 – Messages to Her Younger Self</strong></p><p><strong>17:31–21:00 – Parenting &amp; Grandparents</strong></p><p><strong>21:01–24:30 – BPD Mythbusting</strong></p><p><strong>24:31–28:30 – Love, Triggers &amp; Relationships</strong></p><p><strong>28:31–32:30 – Therapy &amp; Memory Loss</strong></p><p><strong>32:31–35:30 – Future Self Letter</strong></p><p><strong>35:31–38:30 – Society’s Stigma vs. Personal Truth</strong></p><p><strong>38:31–41:12 – Closing Thoughts &amp; Contact</strong></p><p><strong>41:13–43:24 – Outro &amp; Crisis Resources</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.showmegrace.org/">https://www.showmegrace.org/</a></li><li><strong>Connect with the Host:</strong> Nicole Darby: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><strong>Credits:</strong>Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole DarbyMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi</li></ul>