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The Proxy Theory · July 29 · 27 min

Can Trauma Make You Stronger?

Some people let their past define them. Others use it to become the person they were always meant to be. Cruz opens up about growing up in foster care, feeling abandoned, and how those experiences shaped the way he shows up for others today as a registered nurse. This isn't just a story about hardship. It's about purpose, resilience, and choosing compassion when life gives you every reason not to. Key Discussion Points Growing up in foster care Living through abandonment Finding purpose in nursing Why authenticity attracts people Turning pain into compassion Learning to trust yourself Serving people at their lowest Choosing hope every day If this conversation impacted you, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Follow Cruz: @cruisin_100 Follow Garrett: @theproxytheory @gtizz_

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Some people let their past define them. Others use it to become the person they were always meant to be.

Cruz opens up about growing up in foster care, feeling abandoned, and how those experiences shaped the way he shows up for others today as a registered nurse. This isn't just a story about hardship. It's about purpose, resilience, and choosing compassion when life gives you every reason not to.

Key Discussion Points

  • Growing up in foster care
  • Living through abandonment
  • Finding purpose in nursing
  • Why authenticity attracts people
  • Turning pain into compassion
  • Learning to trust yourself
  • Serving people at their lowest
  • Choosing hope every day

If this conversation impacted you, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it.


Follow Cruz:

@cruisin_100


Follow Garrett:

@theproxytheory

@gtizz_

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