#164 She Stood Between Her Past and Her Future—and Chose Love

Find Your Voice, Change Your Life · Jun 26, 2025 · 38m

Today, I interview Junie Moon, who grew up bright and bubbly, until one look from her mother made her feel unloved. Her free spirit met a controlling household where even a glance could silence her. By eight, she had learned to dim her light just to stay safe. Being cheerful and expressive got her labeled, and rejected.

Bullied through middle school, silent in high school, Junie carried this fear of being seen well into adulthood. It shaped her relationships, her body, and her belief that her voice didn’t matter.

But something changed. A moment came when she couldn’t stay quiet any longer—not…