‘FROM THE ASHES, SHE IS IGNITED!’

Local Mum of Four and “Singing Lawyer” From Southport Joins 10 Brave Women to Become BestSelling Authors Inspiring Others to Overcome Darkness, Heartbreak and Despair to Become Ignited.

In 2021, as we emerged from the Covid-19 Pandemic, I set up a new business where I would be helping people to capably and effectively represent themselves in the Family Courts. As a Law graduate and Associate Member of CILEx with over a decade’s experience as a paralegal, I made it my mission to help warring families find peace and to help separated parents to centre the needs of their children.

On 25th January 2023, Kim Antrobus, Local Mum of Four and “Singing Lawyer” united with 10 other women from across the UK and beyond, in a bid to inspire others to leave behind judgement, trauma, limiting beliefs and self-sabotage, and take hold of their dreams and live life once more – overcoming the darkness to ignite the flame. Launching globally ‘From the Ashes, She is Ignited: Volume 2’, went straight in at number 1 on the Amazon bestseller book charts in ten Kindle categories, including Small Business eBooks, Women’s Spirituality, Inspirational Spirituality, Business Biographies and Personal

‘From The Ashes, She Is Ignited’ is the second volume of powerful, inspiring and empowering stories from women who have risen from the ashes of trauma, adversity and pain to live a life ignited with positivity, passion and confidence.

Brought together by former secondary school teacher, now Mindset and Positive Psychology Empowerment Coach and the Founder of The Mamas Ignited Movement, Louisa Herridge, Kim Antrobus along with all the contributing authors have come together, declaring; “We are all women ignited and together we are unstoppable!”

In the book and through her Chapter, You Are Enough, Kim Antrobus shares how the chaos and conflict of her childhood and mental health struggles throughout her twenties helped carve her a career in Law as well as singing. Having set her business up as a result of difficulties with childcare and further to her singing career being massively impacted by the pandemic and its Lockdowns, this book is a part of Kim’s mission to help warring families find peace and to help separated parents to centre the needs of their children. Kim helps people to deal with the emotional and legal aspects involved with relationship breakdowns and representing yourself in the family courts.

As part of a book created to inspire more of us to find the courage and resilience to rise up, leaving behind the challenges of our history, these honest accounts reveal the depths of despair and provide significant keys and tips to moving on and being able to powerfully rise from the ashes.

The ten women in this book all show strength and with that comes unwavering grit. Chapters cover sensitive topics including: childhood trauma, mental illness, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, divorce, miscarriage, and sexual abuse.

Their stories will take you from the darkness, heartbreak, and despair of life through the power, strength and resilience to becoming ignited. The book has a collaborative message of hope, gratitude and the joy that can be found in even the darkest of journeys.

Kim said: “The focus of ‘From the Ashes, She is Ignited: Volume 2’ is a powerful retelling of what we have all been through, and what is still possible on the other side. Our stories will not be unfamiliar to many women and I’m delighted to be a part of Louisa’s passion project. I’m hoping that in our shared accounts, many more women will find the courage and confidence to pick themselves up and go again. I am passionate about sharing my story and experience of conflict around children and toxic relationships because I believe in the power of connection and in coming together to overcome adversity. If people who may be struggling right now can see what I’ve overcome, and how, I hope it will help them see a way out too. ”

At the helm of the book, Founder of The Mamas Ignited Movement, Louisa Herridge said: “This process is just wonderful. The JOY and excitement from the authors behind the scenes gives me such a sense of passion and purpose of knowing that everything that I set out to do with my business and this book is coming to life.

“The ten women in this book all have one thing in common. Strength and with that comes unwavering grit. Their stories will take you from the darkness, heartbreak, and despair of life through the power, strength and resilience to becoming ignited.

I often think of the years of our lives as symbolised by a tree. Once an old tree has been chopped, its truck reveals circles, each representing a year of life. Once the tree is felled, we cannot change it. Just like us. We can’t go back and rewrite the past, but what we can do is stop the tree from being felled. We don’t need to see the chopped-down tree with forty-three rings of past to know it has endured many cold winters, harsh storms and parched summers. We can still share its story and celebrate its strength and endurance as it stands tall and thriving. Growing taller and stronger to withhold the storm of the next fortythree years! The inner rings are still there; we don’t need to see them to know those years have weathered the tree. We grow and by knowing who we are and what has happened to us we can turn that pain and adversity into strength and power.

Kim courageously put pen to paper to share her experiences so she could inspire and motivate others. She has bravely written about her life, transformation, growth, challenges, failures and learnings. I decided to take part in this book because once you’ve experienced childhood conflict, an eating disorder and relationship breakdowns and come out on the other side, you just want to be able to encourage others that life is not over and that they can live again too.”

Kim said: “I am so proud to be part of such an incredible collection of empowering stories. A reminder that no matter how our stories begin, whatever we encounter, how many times we fall, we can all rise again. These powerful stories bring hopeful reminders, insightful inspiration, and support. Collectively we believe that it’s possible to heal, rebuild and rise above your adversity.”

Says Kim of her journey from poor mental health into running a business of her own, “To anyone who needs to hear this today, you really are enough. The change starts with you.”

Founder of Authors & Co, Abigail Horne who has brought the book to life, said the book is for women at every stage of life. She said: “At Authors & Co we work with entrepreneurs who want to make an impact through leaving their legacy.

Our authors always lead their readers to reflect on their own lives and if aligned, make use of the teachings to move forward themselves.”

Copies of ‘From the Ashes; She is Ignited’ can be bought via: www.linktr.ee/kimantrobus

Kim Antrobus’ Top 3 Tips on Rising from the Ashes include:

1. It’s ok not to be ok, but it’s not ok to suffer in silence. Talk to someone. Make the first step. You deserve it.

2. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, write down everything you can think of that is stressing you out. Literally get everything out of your head. Think of which are the most urgent and important to work through and tackle those first, one at a time. Then start on the rest. Sometimes, stress comes from chaotic and overwhelming thoughts. Take ownership of them all and ask others to help wherever possible. Get a plan of action and share the load.

3. Look after and believe in yourself. Try putting your needs first and taking time for you – for self-care and to work out what you want in life and where you want to me. Grow self-worth from the inside as opposed to seeking validation from others. You are enough.

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