**This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, stalking, and attempted murder. Listener discretion is advised, especially for those sensitive to these topics. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.**

At The EMBER Project, we say that potential is like an ember, ready to be fanned into a flame. Today’s episode is a testament to that fire. You’ll hear the story of a young woman who escaped an abusive foster home only to find herself in a new cycle of violence after falling in love and becoming a mom at 18. From surviving abuse and raising three children alone—including an infant with a heart condition, to being stalked, nearly killed, and eventually returning to college, she proves that even in the darkest moments, resilience is possible.

This is not just a story of survival, it’s a story of rebuilding, reclaiming, and rising.

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