In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My!, Behk and LAH sit down with Jessica, a resilient woman who has overcome unimaginable childhood trauma and broken the cycles of abuse in her family. Jessica opens up about her father, an alcoholic who fathered nine children and subjected her to verbal and mental abuse while forcing her to care for her younger siblings. She shares her shocking story of learning he was her biological father at age 10 and being forced to live with him due to her mother's substance abuse disorder.

Jessica speaks candidly about her journey of going no contact with her father, breaking free from the toxic patterns she was raised in, and her commitment to not repeating those cycles with her own children. She discusses her success on TikTok, where she shares her story and finds a community of people who have walked similar paths. 

In addition to being a dedicated mother of three, Jessica is a successful boudoir photographer who has carved out a space for herself in the creative world. Listen in as she opens up about her journey toward healing, her new life as a mom and entrepreneur, and the strength it takes to cut ties with a toxic past.

Key Takeaways

• Jessica’s experience growing up with an alcoholic and abusive father.
• The importance of going no contact to protect mental health and break family cycles.
• How Jessica navigates life as a mother of three and an entrepreneur and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
• The power of TikTok and social media in building supportive communities and sharing personal stories.

Follow Jessica:

Jessica’s TikTok: @fearlessboudoir IG: @fearlessboudoirportraits

Website: fearlessboudoirportraits.com

Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms of toxic behavior, narcissistic abuse, alcoholism, and any other topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Behk & LAH

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