Denise Bard's life story, one marked by struggles and hardships, is a compelling portrayal of the human spirit's capacity to rise above circumstances. This is a must listen as Denise discusses being born from two drug-addicted parents and the physical, mental, and emotional abuse that she endured. Abuse and neglect led her to almost taking her own life, but she chose to live and fight.
Denise attributes her transformation to the intervention and constant support from Anchor House, a shelter for runaway, abused and homeless youth, in New Jersey, that left an indelible mark on her life. The guidance she received from her case manager, Michelle, was instrumental in unshackling her from the cycle of abuse and neglect. Michelle's teachings of resilience and recognizing the value of genuine care, shaped Denise's outlook on life. One hug literally melted the fear she had felt, daily. Today, Denise stands tall, forever guided by these lessons that continue to shape her life journey.
Now, Denise is giving voice to her story, shattering her past's silence and finding empowerment in doing so. A chance encounter with Anchor House during an annual bike ride in her town presented her with an opportunity to share her story publicly. This fortuitous encounter eventually led to her becoming a board member of the non-profit organization that helped save her life. Denise Bard's story serves as an affirmation of the power of resilience, a testament to the transformational effect of positive influence, and a beacon of hope for anyone battling childhood trauma. Join us, as we traverse this journey of resilience, transformation, and hope with Denise Bard and hear how just 30 seconds can change someone for a lifetime.
https://www.anchorhousenj.org/
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This is part 1. Stay tuned....
Citations:
Good Will Hunting is mentioned
*There was a small clicking sometimes when Denise was speaking that was not in our interview, I have spoken to my recording host as I have not experienced this before. I tried to clean it up best I could, but you can still slightly hear it. My apologies, but it does not take away from her story.
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