I Need Blue
I Need Blue holds space for survivors to speak truth, reclaim power, and rise. These stories are lived. They carry scars and strength, pain and rebuilding, and the steady reminder that nobody heals alone. I survived, too, and this space was born to help you feel seen, supported, and guided toward real resources and real hope.
I Need Blue
Ann Marie Conklin: A Journey Through Childhood Healing
You are not responsible for the abuse you suffered, the neglect and all of it. - Ann Marie Conklin
Ann Marie Conklin, a courageous survivor of childhood sexual abuse and trauma, opens up for the first time on the podcast to share her transformative journey. After surviving abuse and neglect, Ann Marie has devoted her life to helping others heal, earning two master's degrees in psychology and becoming a licensed psychotherapist. Her personal and professional experiences make her a compassionate advocate for trauma survivors.
Ann Marie's story is deeply moving, marked by the shame and challenges she faced growing up in an orphanage and suffering from the abuse at the hands of her sociopathic brother. Yet, through resilience and healing, she now dedicates her life to supporting others on their path to recovery.
National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD
To learn more about Ann Marie and her book, The Grave For The Devil:
https://www.agraveforthedevil.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grave_for_the_devil/
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By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.
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Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon
The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Char Good.
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