Season 3 Ep 12: Penny Lane, Not Just Surviving But Thriving

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In this powerful and emotional episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch is joined by Penny Lane, who courageously shares her harrowing journey of surviving childhood abuse. Penny recounts her experiences of enduring mistreatment by her stepmother and the absence of protection from her father, offering an unflinching look at the resilience of a child navigating unthinkable circumstances.

One of the most poignant moments in Penny’s story is her daring escape at 14, finding temporary refuge in a department store for several days. Penny’s account is both heart-wrenching and inspiring as she details how her strength and ingenuity allowed her to survive and eventually thrive. Today, Penny is a highly accomplished professional, a devoted wife and mother, and an acclaimed author of Redeemed: A Memoir of a Stolen Childhood.

Listeners will also hear about Penny’s incredible commitment to giving back. She passionately discusses her involvement in three charitable organizations, focusing on providing food, promoting literacy, and supporting education for those in need. Penny’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of hope and generosity.

For more about Penny and her memoir, visit www.pennylanewriter.com.

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