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Uncorking a Story

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Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Uncoding the Pain: Brandi Dredge on Writing Through Trauma and Finding Purpose

June 3, 2025 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“If I accept that I’m his victim… can I even say I’m a wife? If my child’s DNA is evidence of a crime… can I say I’m a mother?” – Brandi Dredge

In this emotional conversation, author Brandi Dredge shares the raw and redemptive journey behind her memoir Girl Uncoded. From surviving childhood trauma and an abusive marriage to reclaiming her voice through writing and faith, Brandi opens up about how journaling unlocked long-buried truths and gave her a powerful new identity: survivor, storyteller, encourager. This episode is a must-listen for anyone writing from a place of pain—and hoping to transform it into purpose.

Key Themes:

  1. Writing as Revelation: Brandi didn’t set out to write a book—journaling led her to uncover deep-seated trauma and ultimately shape a memoir.
  2. Reclaiming Identity: Girl Uncoded is not just a title—it’s Brandi’s process of decoding the lies she was told (and told herself) to rediscover her worth.
  3. Faith Over Performance: Her journey to faith in 2015 reframed God not as transactional, but as deeply relational—and ultimately healing.
  4. Voice as Justice: Her writing and speaking have given voice not just to her own trauma but to other survivors who now feel seen.
  5. Publishing with Purpose: After eight years and seven drafts, Brandi partnered with She Writes Press to bring her story to light—with transparency, courage, and craft.
  6. Healing the Inner Teen: Through powerful exercises like writing a letter to her younger self, Brandi found peace and love for the girl she once was.
  7. Impact Beyond the Page: From speaking at National Crime Victim Rights Week to advocating against child marriage, Brandi is using her voice to change lives.

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Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781647428082

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Website: https://www.brandidredge.com/

Facebook: author page

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