Jessica grew up in a home filled with addiction, emotional and physical abuse, and trauma that started before she could even understand it. But when she became a mother at 21, everything shifted. Determined to give her daughter a life rooted in love and safety, Jessica made a vow to break the cycle that nearly broke her.

In this episode, Jessica opens up about:

- Growing up in survival mode

- Navigating anxiety, PTSD, and forgiveness

- Raising a daughter with autism as a single mom

- Becoming an educator and advocate for children with special needs

- Learning how to parent while healing from trauma

This is a story of resilience, generational healing, and the power of intentional love.

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