What happens when one choice changes your entire life? At 20 years old, Cheryl Wilder made a decision that led to a devastating accident and decades of shame, guilt, and self-questioning. In this candid conversation, Cheryl shares how she navigated moral injury, found her way to forgiveness, and rebuilt her sense of worth.
Guest Bio:
Cheryl Wilder is an author, coach, and motivational speaker. She helps clients connect their personal lives with their skills and knowledge to create a professional presence aligned with their values. An advocate for the arts, Cheryl has led writing organizations, taught workshops, and published poetry that explores shame, forgiveness, and the power of storytelling. Learn more about her work at https://bornwilder.com
In This Episode:
- The night that changed Cheryl's life forever
- Living with moral injury and the weight of shame
- Why forgiveness is harder than shame but worth the effort
- How poetry and storytelling became a path to healing
- Rebuilding self-worth and choosing to go public with her story
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro + Cheryl's story setup
3:00 The accident that changed everything
10:00 Living with shame and moral injury
20:00 What forgiveness really looks like
30:00 Writing as healing
45:00 Lessons on worth, accountability, and healing
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Cheryl joins the Life Shift Podcast to share her story. Her story involves a difficult **childhood** and the **trauma** that came with it. These **life lessons** are powerful. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #podcast #emotional abuse #storytime #storytime
