Dirty Love: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and Finding Power in Sharing Your Story with Kimberly Blackburn

03/21/24 • 92 min

Tessa is joined by author and advocate Kimberly Blackburn. Kimberly shares her story of abuse, deceit, and trauma - how it all began and how she broke the cycle. After stifling her voice and story for years and years, the Universe said ‘it’s time’ by seating her on a plan next to a woman who worked for a major publishing company. Her story spilled out which led her on a new chapter of healing and helping others do the same. In her book, Dirty Love, Kimberly dives into the double life led by her (now ex) husband, $94 million in stolen money, the FBI investigation and how she finally broke free from an abusive relationship.

Tessa and Kimberly discuss:

The loss of her mother at a young age and how she stifled her own grief
How her abusive and toxic relationship began
How a lavish lifestyle can factor into the cycle of abuse
Mental health awareness
Kimberly’s inspiration in telling her story
How she protects her children and what she hopes they will take away from her past
The best things you can do or say to help someone that you think is in an abusive relationship
And more

Connect with Kimberly:

www.instagram.com/kj_blackburn

http://www.amazon.com/author/kimberlyblackburn

https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Love-Kimberly-Blackburn/dp/B0BBY56RNV

Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!

Tessa and Kimberly discuss:

The loss of her mother at a young age and how she stifled her own grief
How her abusive and toxic relationship began
How a lavish lifestyle can factor into the cycle of abuse
Mental health awareness
Kimberly’s inspiration in telling her story
How she protects her children and what she hopes they will take away from her past
The best things you can do or say to help someone that you think is in an abusive relationship
And more

Connect with Kimberly:

www.instagram.com/kj_blackburn

http://www.amazon.com/author/kimberlyblackburn

https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Love-Kimberly-Blackburn/dp/B0BBY56RNV

Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!

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Connect with Harmony:

https://www.instagram.com/hugharmony/

Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to [email protected]

Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!