A Mother's Strength: Escaping Abuse & Embracing Hope with Ashley Aldendorf (Part 1)

Breakfast of Choices

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
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:
800–422–4454
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.

Chapters

1. A Mother's Strength: Escaping Abuse & Embracing Hope with Ashley Aldendorf (Part 1) (00:00:00)

2. From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid (00:00:07)

3. Navigating Childhood Wounds and Struggles (00:08:39)

4. Navigating Co-Parenting and Past Trauma (00:13:07)

5. Unhealthy Relationships and Self-Worth (00:22:43)

6. Rebuilding Self-Empowerment and Healing (00:36:23)

7. Father Figure and Healing Bonds (00:51:01)

8. Parenting Through Turbulent Times (00:56:35)