A Burn at 2 Stole Her Voice. At 68, She Took It Back.
On this episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome Gayle Petrillo, a burn survivor, speaker, and author who lived in the shadows of her scars for most of her life. Burned as a toddler, Gayle spent over 60 years covering mirrors, hiding behind clothing, and sitting on her hands to avoid being seen. For decades, she believed her scars made her invisible—until she chose to become visible.
Gayle opens up about how releasing her secret at age 68 unlocked a new chapter of self-love and advocacy. She shares the pivotal moment at a Beads of Courage fundraiser when she finally spoke aloud the words she…
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