Cheryl Hunter's upbringing in a small town fueled her dreams of venturing into a big city and pursuing a career in modeling. With her aspirations within grasp, she embarked on a journey abroad to turn her dreams into reality. However, everything took an unexpected turn when she encountered a man with a camera who offered her a ride, altering the course of her life forever. Kidnapped and held captive by criminals, Cheryl faced a harrowing ordeal, ultimately left for dead. Today, she channels this life-altering experience to empower others in overcoming adversity. In this episode, we discuss her compulsion to survive, how helping others in pain became a therapeutic anchor in a life that seemed to endlessly circle back to her haunting trauma, and the strength found in forgiveness and the transformative power it grants us. **Content Warning** This episode contains discussions of death, suicide, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need support please call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault and need support please call 800-656-HOPE or visit rainn.org. For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings: Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential. Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack. Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠. Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠. Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community. Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success. Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter YouTube Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)! Music by: Blaize Trulson Produced by Legacy Divisions. Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, and Alan Stein, Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices