Breaking Free: A Warrior’s Journey to Self-Discovery

Amanda Ryan, CMLC
7 min readMar 22, 2024

In a world where strength is equated with enduring pain and sacrifice, one woman found herself at a crossroads: choosing between a toxic marriage that drained her spirit and her life or embarking on a journey of self-discovery to reclaim her power. This is the courageous story of a warrior who refused to be confined by illness, stifled by indifference, or broken by cruelty — a story of resilience, determination, and unwavering self-belief.

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Amanda Ryan, CMLC

Heart failure patient & advocate, certified master life coach, & writer.