Shereen Alexander:From Outsider to Healer, a Story of Trauma, Family Abuse Resilience

Adversity to Strength with Lee Freeman · Jan 21, 2026 · 47m

In this episode of "Adversity to Strength," Shereen Alexander, a psychotherapist, shares her profound journey through identity, belonging, and trauma. Growing up in a mixed-race family, Shereen navigated the complexities of her Puerto Rican and Jewish heritage, often feeling like an outsider. Her experiences of familial sexual abuse and a tumultuous move to Puerto Rico in her late twenties led her to confront harsh realities about trust and safety. Through her work as a psychotherapist, she reflects on how these experiences shaped her understanding of self, safety, and the importance of…