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247: Amy Watson on Trauma, Healing, and Community

Amy Watson is a businesswoman and podcaster. Today, Amy shares her story of unbelievable trauma and the community the Lord used to help her heal. Amy tells us about being abused by a serial killer, finally sharing what was happening and getting help, and the moment she felt safe enough to fall apart. Amy has turned her story into the ability to minister to others with similar ones through her podcast Wednesdays with Watson and it’s making a difference. Her story reminds us that the Lord wastes nothing, even our most painful moments.

Listen to Amy’s story today!

Stories Amy shared:

Growing up in Florida
Being padlocked in a room by her mom and stepdad
Meeting and being abused by Henry Lee Lucas, a notorious serial killer
The church people who showed up at the door with candy
Her mother inviting a pedophile into her home who abused her at 14
Telling a woman at church what happened
The moment she felt safe enough to fall apart
Going to the hospital and being diagnosed with PTSD
The moment she learned that her ex-husband passed away
The friend who made her family
The first time she was dropped off at a foster family
Writing in the psych ward
Why we have to be careful about our language
The value of community for healing trauma

Great quotes from Amy:

I have been an adult as long as I can remember.

Trauma does not have to be the end of your life.

The thing the Lord has used the most is his people who love me.

Resources we mentioned:

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