I Found Out I Was Abducted… On A Sidewalk In New Orleans Survival Mode Disrupted

I Found Out I Was Abducted… On a Sidewalk in New Orleans

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What happens when your whole life has been a lie?

At 15, Aria made the boldest decision a child could make—she left home to save herself from abuse. But what she didn't know was that her escape would eventually uncover a devastating truth:

She had been abducted as a child.

In this raw, gut-wrenching, and soul-shaking episode, Aria shares how a chance encounter on a random street in New Orleans unraveled 30 years of secrets, lies, and generational manipulation. From growing up in an abusive home to finding out her mother had erased her identity and kept her from her father’s entire side of the family—this is the kind of story that rips the rug out from under you.

But this isn’t just about trauma.

This is about radical ownership, self-preservation, and the power of choosing YOU—even when the odds are stacked against you.

🔥 In This Episode:

The moment Aria knew she had to leave home at 15
The terrifying truth she discovered decades later
How survival mode shaped her relationships and identity
The emotional weight of reconnecting with a family she never knew she lost
Trauma bonding, radical self-awareness, and choosing healin
Why self-reinvention is the most powerful form of revenge

🎧 Why You Need to Listen:

If you’ve ever questioned your upbringing, struggled with guilt for walking away, or felt like survival mode was your only option—this episode will hit hard.

Aria’s story is proof that even the most broken beginnings can lead to powerful, purpose-driven futures.

And that radical truth-telling is the first step toward liberation.

🗣️ Quotable Moments:

“The version of me at 15 was braver than I am now. She didn’t care what anyone thought—she just wanted to live.”

“My whole childhood was built on a lie. And on a sidewalk in New Orleans, I finally saw the truth.”

“People say I’m lucky for being so self-aware. I say it’s survival.”

“I didn't just escape abuse. I escaped an identity that was never mine to begin with.”

🔗 Resources & Links:

💣 Download the Survival Mode Exit Blueprint
👉🏾 Join the Survival Mode Exodus Membership
🎧 Subscribe to Survival Mode Disrupted: The Podcast on YouTube
✍🏾 Subscribe to Survival Mode Disrupted: The Newsletter on LinkedIn
💬 Book a 1:1 Session with Leticia
📖 Order Survival Mode Exit Plan Book
🎥 Follow Aria’s work: http://www.thelifeofaria.com

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What happens when your whole life has been a lie?

At 15, Aria made the boldest decision a child could make—she left home to save herself from abuse. But what she didn't know was that her escape would eventually uncover a devastating truth:

She had been abducted as a child.

But this isn’t just about trauma.

This is about radical ownership, self-preservation, and the power of choosing YOU—even when the odds are stacked against you.