When Rare Becomes Resilient: Trina Allen's Fight for Healing, Hope, & Autism Awareness

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Trina Allen—CPS teacher, author, and single mother—who opens up about her ongoing battle with depression and the strength it took to keep showing up for her students, her son, and her purpose.

Trina’s newest children’s book, Robyn is Rare, shines a light on Autism Awareness and carries a special story: the main character is named after her niece, who passed away. Another heartbreaking loss also shapes her advocacy —her cousin, who was on the autism spectrum, was murdered. Through grief, teaching, and motherhood, Trina learned how to turn pain into power and purpose.

Together, Trina and I explore:
 • How depression impacts women who keep going despite the heaviness
 • The emotional journey of writing books that honor loved ones
 • What resilience looks like when life keeps breaking your heart
 • How advocacy becomes a healing path
 • Why “rare” isn’t a limitation, but a calling

This episode is an invitation to anyone who has ever battled silently, carried grief quietly, or fought to find hope again. Trina’s story will remind you: resilience is not perfection—it’s choosing to rise, even when the journey feels rare and rugged. 

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Guest: Trina Allen - Facebook: Jus Trina

Book: Robyn Is Rare! - https://a.co/d/7xciSoG

Life Tools:

Resilience Gratitude Journal: https://a.co/d/brZSfCv

Trust God Through the Tears eBook: https://buy.stripe.com/9B66ozbno0i3alz9bQfYY02

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