Former WWE star Shotzi has always built her reputation on fearlessness, but nothing compares to the emotional strength she showed when speaking about her own past.
On the Rulebreakers podcast with Saraya, Shotzi opened up about being betrayed by her mother after reporting years of abuse at the hands of her uncle. She recalled how her mother sided with her abuser, even going as far as paying for his legal defense, a decision that left scars deeper than the abuse itself.
Shotzi revealed that the betrayal wasnt just financial supportit was emotional cruelty that came with years of judgment and slurs.
Despite the betrayal, Shotzi explained that she eventually reached a point where she needed to let go of her anger. Forgiveness didnt mean excusing what happenedit meant freeing herself from carrying that pain forever.
She went further, explaining why forgiveness was necessary for her own healing.
Even after forgiving, Shotzi admitted that the damage shaped who she became, both as a performer and as a person.
Shotzis story is raw, heartbreaking, and bravechoosing forgiveness not for her mother, but for her own survival. Her willingness to share proves that even the deepest wounds can be faced with honesty and strength.
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