The Power of Embracing Yourself

Learning to embrace one's past mistakes, failures, and traumas takes tremendous courage and bravery. What if you faced your fears, doubt, and pain head-on instead of running away? Learning to embrace yourself no matter what; is truly freeing. April transparently shares how anyone can fully embrace who they are.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the Process of Embracing Your Story
• How to Make your Mess into a Powerful Message
• Self Acceptance is the First Step

Love Does Not Abuse

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 10 high school students will experience some form of intimate partner violence. From 16 to 19, April endured physical, emotional, and verbal abuse from her partner. She has toured the nation, speaking about the effects of abuse amongst the youth. Abuse can affect anyone.

Key Takeaways:

• Real Love Doesn’t Abuse
• Recognizing the Signs of Abuse
• You have the Power to Speak Up

Their Crisis, My Recovery

April's parents secretly dealt with drug addiction when she was a child. It wasn't until years later that this "family secret" would be revealed, and it would significantly impact April's life. Feelings of doubt and anxiety would follow her for many years until she could finally accept the truth about her family. Key Takeaways:

• The Trauma of Silence
• How children go Unseen and Unheard in Families with Addiction
• Recovery is Possible

The Gift of Transparency

April experienced severe postpartum depression after her first pregnancy. After dealing with feelings of guilt and shame, her therapist suggested she begin operating in full transparency about the difficulties of motherhood. It changed her life forever.

Key Takeaways:

• Transparency is about Ownership
• Stop Guilt and Shame from Owning Your Daily Decisions
• How to Embrace Your Truth