In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Andy Campbell, author of Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks, as he shares his heart-breaking and courageous journey through childhood sexual abuse, the loss of his mother, his own stage four cancer diagnosis, and the devastating suicide of his 18-year-old son, Heston. Together, we speak openly about grief, trauma, and the search for meaning amidst unimaginable pain. I also share part of my own story as a survivor of childhood abuse, and the moment I chose to stay and find a path to healing—one step at a time. This is a heartfelt conversation about love, loss, resilience, and the power of speaking our truth to help others feel less alone. Thanks for reading Sharon’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around suicide, abuse, and grief. If you have been affected by any of these, please seek support from local or online services. https://www.nomore.org/ https://befrienders.org/ To find out more about Andy and his new book please visit his website: https://www.askandycampbell.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

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