Meet Lauren. From an early age she only knew abusive relationships and trauma. The men in her life let her down time and time again. Rarely do I find myself awestruck by a story… today she blew my mind. Talk about a trauma survivor. Talk about a mental badass. I thought I was bad…then I met Lauren. This episode shocked me, something that rarely happens. Her story left me speechless. Please follow her/like her/follow this podcast. I knew very little going into this…she will be on again. Until then, the Lauren’s of the world, keep fighting. Don’t give up. Please reach out if you need anything. Find me @operationopiate and find Lauren @lauren.rising on TikTok Rarely do I find myself speechless, today I did. Her story is a story of survival. She will be on again. Today’s episode is dedicated to Lauren’a brother, Tony, forever 39… forever in our hearts. Lauren… you are so strong… my mind is blown. Thank you!