A Mother's Strength: Escaping Abuse & Embracing Hope with Ashley Aldendorf (Part 1)
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07/25/24 • 67 min
In this episode of Breakfast of Choices, I sit down with Ashley Aldendorf, A Bourbon Boss Babe from Kentucky who is doing amazing work in her community. Ashley shares her powerful story, opening up about her challenging childhood and the abusive relationships she's endured as an adult. Despite the trauma she's faced, Ashley has found the strength to break free and rebuild her life, focusing on being the best mom she can be for her daughters.
Ashley describes growing up with young, struggling parents and the profound impact the loss of her beloved grandmother had on her. She opens up about the physical and emotional abuse she experienced from her father, and how that shaped her views on love and relationships. Ashley then shares the heartbreaking details of her tumultuous relationship with her first love, a man involved in gangs and criminal activity who subjected her to horrific domestic violence.
Determined to break the cycle, Ashley found the courage to leave and start over, with the help of a local women's crisis center. She then met her now-husband, who became a loving father figure for her daughter. However, their marriage also faced challenges, with Ashley ultimately filing for divorce multiple times before her husband's infidelity and neglect of their family led her to make the difficult decision to leave.
Through it all, Ashley has shown incredible resilience, using her experiences to become a stronger, more empowered woman. Her story is a testament to the power of healing, self-love, and putting your children first. Ashley's journey is sure to inspire others who have faced similar struggles, offering hope and guidance on the path to breaking free and building a brighter future. Stay tuned next week for part 2 of this episode.
Connect with Ashley Here: https://linktr.ee/bourbonbossbabes
From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
We all have them...every single day, we wake up, we have the chance to make new choices.
We have the power to make our own daily, "Breakfast of Choices"
Resources and ways to connect:
Facebook: Jo Summers
Instagram: @Summersjol
Facebook Support: Chance For Change Women’s circle
Website: Breakfastofchoices.com
Urbanedencmty.com (Oklahoma Addiction and Recovery Resources) Treatment, Sober Living, Meetings. Shout out to the founder, of this phenomenal website... Kristy Da Rosa!
National suicide prevention and crisis, hotline number 988
National domestic violence hotline:
800–799–7233
National hotline for substance abuse, and addiction:
844–289–0879
National mental health hotline:
866–903–3787
National child health and child abuse hotline:
800–422-4453 (1.800.4.A.CHILD)
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.
National Gambling Hotline 800-522-4700
In this episode of Breakfast of Choices, I sit down with Ashley Aldendorf, A Bourbon Boss Babe from Kentucky who is doing amazing work in her community. Ashley shares her powerful story, opening up about her challenging childhood and the abusive relationships she's endured as an adult. Despite the trauma she's faced, Ashley has found the strength to break free and rebuild her life, focusing on being the best mom she can be for her daughters.
Ashley describes growing up with young, struggling parents and the profound impact the loss of her beloved grandmother had on her. She opens up about the physical and emotional abuse she experienced from her father, and how that shaped her views on love and relationships. Ashley then shares the heartbreaking details of her tumultuous relationship with her first love, a man involved in gangs and criminal activity who subjected her to horrific domestic violence.
Determined to break the cycle, Ashley found the courage to leave and start over, with the help of a local women's crisis center. She then met her now-husband, who became a loving father figure for her daughter. However, their marriage also faced challenges, with Ashley ultimately filing for divorce multiple times before her husband's infidelity and neglect of their family led her to make the difficult decision to leave.
Through it all, Ashley has shown incredible resilience, using her experiences to become a stronger, more empowered woman. Her story is a testament to the power of healing, self-love, and putting your children first. Ashley's journey is sure to inspire others who have faced similar struggles, offering hope and guidance on the path to breaking free and building a brighter future. Stay tuned next week for part 2 of this episode.
Connect with Ashley Here: https://linktr.ee/bourbonbossbabes
From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
We all have them...every single day, we wake up, we have the chance to make new choices.
We have the power to make our own daily, "Breakfast of Choices"
Resources and ways to connect:
Facebook: Jo Summers
Instagram: @Summersjol
Facebook Support: Chance For Change Women’s circle
Website: Breakfastofchoices.com
Urbanedencmty.com (Oklahoma Addiction and Recovery Resources) Treatment, Sober Living, Meetings. Shout out to the founder, of this phenomenal website... Kristy Da Rosa!
National suicide prevention and crisis, hotline number 988
National domestic violence hotline:
800–799–7233
National hotline for substance abuse, and addiction:
844–289–0879
National mental health hotline:
866–903–3787
National child health and child abuse hotline:
800–422-4453 (1.800.4.A.CHILD)
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.
National Gambling Hotline 800-522-4700
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Turning Pain into Purpose through Faith: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma with Angel Gaddis
On today’s episode of Breakfast of Choices, I’m thrilled to welcome my guest, Angel Gaddis, to the show. Angel's story of overcoming addiction, childhood trauma, and finding purpose through her faith is truly inspiring. Growing up, Angel faced emotional neglect from her mother and abandonment from her father due to his drug addiction. This left her feeling lost, hopeless, and searching for fulfillment through unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol and sex.
However, Angel's journey is one of redemption. Through her unwavering faith in God, she found the strength to break free from her addictions and start the process of healing. Angel wrote a book called "The Innocence of a Guilty Victim" to share her story and offer hope to others who have experienced similar struggles. She is now passionate about using her experiences to inspire young women, speaking at events and workshops to help them break free from generational cycles of trauma and pain.
I was deeply moved by Angel's vulnerability and resilience. Her willingness to own her mistakes and forgive herself is truly inspiring. Together, Angel and I discuss the importance of turning our pain into purpose, no matter how dark the circumstances may seem. We encourage listeners to seek help, find their faith, and never give up on their dreams. Angel's story is a testament to the power of hope, healing, and the transformative impact of sharing our stories with others.
Angel's Book: The Innocence of a Guilty Victim
From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
We all have them...every single day, we wake up, we have the chance to make new choices.
We have the power to make our own daily, "Breakfast of Choices"
Resources and ways to connect:
Facebook: Jo Summers
Instagram: @Summersjol
Facebook Support: Chance For Change Women’s circle
Website: Breakfastofchoices.com
Urbanedencmty.com (Oklahoma Addiction and Recovery Resources) Treatment, Sober Living, Meetings. Shout out to the founder, of this phenomenal website... Kristy Da Rosa!
National suicide prevention and crisis, hotline number 988
National domestic violence hotline:
800–799–7233
National hotline for substance abuse, and addiction:
844–289–0879
National mental health hotline:
866–903–3787
National child health and child abuse hotline:
800–422-4453 (1.800.4.A.CHILD)
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.
National Gambling Hotline 800-522-4700
Next Episode
A Mother's Strength: Escaping Abuse & Embracing Hope with Ashley Aldendorf (Part 2)
Today on Breakfast of Choices, I’m honored to welcome Ashley Aldendorf back to the show for Part 2 of her story. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, you are definitely going to want to go back and listen to last week’s episode. Ashley is a woman whose story of resilience and triumph in the face of unimaginable adversity is truly inspiring. On today’s episode, she openly shares what a mother would never want to hear, that her young daughter disclosed that she had been sexually abused by Ashley's then-husband. She also walks us through the ensuing legal battle which was a frustratingly slow and an ineffective process, leaving Ashley feeling helpless and alone.
Tragically, Ashley's ex-husband later took his own life, further complicating the emotional aftermath for Ashley and her daughter. But through it all, Ashley has refused to be defined by her trauma. Instead, she has channeled her energy into building a thriving professional networking group called Bourbon Boss Babes, where she empowers other women to overcome their own challenges and find their voices.
Ashley's willingness to be vulnerable and share her experiences has the potential to inspire countless others who have been through similar ordeals. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, and her unwavering determination to turn her pain into purpose is truly remarkable. As we delve into Ashley's journey, you will be left with a renewed sense of hope and the knowledge that even in the darkest of times, it is possible to rise above and create a life of fulfillment and meaning.
Connect with Ashley: https://linktr.ee/bourbonbossbabes
From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
We all have them...every single day, we wake up, we have the chance to make new choices.
We have the power to make our own daily, "Breakfast of Choices"
Resources and ways to connect:
Facebook: Jo Summers
Instagram: @Summersjol
Facebook Support: Chance For Change Women’s circle
Website: Breakfastofchoices.com
Urbanedencmty.com (Oklahoma Addiction and Recovery Resources) Treatment, Sober Living, Meetings. Shout out to the founder, of this phenomenal website... Kristy Da Rosa!
National suicide prevention and crisis, hotline number 988
National domestic violence hotline:
800–799–7233
National hotline for substance abuse, and addiction:
844–289–0879
National mental health hotline:
866–903–3787
National child health and child abuse hotline:
800–422-4453 (1.800.4.A.CHILD)
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.
National Gambling Hotline 800-522-4700
Breakfast of Choices - A Mother's Strength: Escaping Abuse & Embracing Hope with Ashley Aldendorf (Part 1)
Transcript
Welcome to Breakfast of Choices , the weekly podcast that shares life stories of transformation . Each episode holds space for people to tell their true , raw and unedited story of overcoming intense adversity from addiction and incarceration , mental illness , physical and emotional abuse , domestic violence , toxic families , codependency and more . Trauma comes in so many forms . I'm your
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