Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Scott Drochelman, Ashley Loeb Blassingame)
Jessica: Creating Community For Domestic Violence Survivors
Jessica: Creating Community For Domestic Violence Survivors
Jessica: Creating Community For Domestic Violence Survivors
Tuesday 15th November 2022
Jessica recounts her journey from domestic violence survivor to community builder on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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59 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Maybe hearing something in this will resonate with you and you'll internalize the idea that you are strong enough to come through this and that there is hope on the other side.
Imagine being in a relationship that starts like a fairy tale but soon turns into a nightmare. This is Jessica's story. In high school, she dated a guy who seemed perfect—popular, funny, and deeply interested in her. But slowly, troubling behaviors emerged. At first, there was no physical abuse, just emotional manipulation that Jessica mistook for love. She believed if she tried harder, things would get better. When the physical abuse began, it was easy to blame the alcohol.
If he stopped drinking, the violence would stop, right? Life threw another curveball when Jessica found out she was pregnant just as her father passed away. The abuse paused momentarily but returned with a vengeance after they got married. He monitored her every move, installed cameras in their home, and suffocated every bit of joy from her life. It took three attempts for Jessica to finally escape, and real freedom only came when her husband was sent to prison.
Yet, even with him gone, she felt an emptiness inside. Jessica's journey didn't end there. She dedicated herself to understanding how she ended up in such a situation and worked tirelessly to reclaim her sense of self-worth. Through years of deep emotional work, she uncovered the truth about her value and rewrote her story. Today, Jessica has created a supportive community for other domestic violence survivors.
She shares key red flags to watch out for in relationships and discusses why people stay in abusive situations. She also talks about safety measures and resources available for those in similar circumstances. Her story is a beacon of hope, reminding others that they too can find strength and freedom after abuse. Tune in to hear Jessica's powerful narrative and learn how she turned her pain into a mission to help others.