A Mother's Strength: Escaping Abuse & Embracing Hope with Ashley Aldendorf (Part 2)

Breakfast of Choices

Today on Breakfast of Choices, I’m honored to welcome Ashley Aldendorf back to the show for Part 2 of her story. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, you are definitely going to want to go back and listen to last week’s episode. Ashley is a woman whose story of resilience and triumph in the face of unimaginable adversity is truly inspiring. On today’s episode, she openly shares what a mother would never want to hear, that her young daughter disclosed that she had been sexually abused by Ashley's then-husband. She also walks us through the ensuing legal battle which was a frustratingly slow and an ineffective process, leaving Ashley feeling helpless and alone.
Tragically, Ashley's ex-husband later took his own life, further complicating the emotional aftermath for Ashley and her daughter. But through it all, Ashley has refused to be defined by her trauma. Instead, she has channeled her energy into building a thriving professional networking group called Bourbon Boss Babes, where she empowers other women to overcome their own challenges and find their voices.
Ashley's willingness to be vulnerable and share her experiences has the potential to inspire countless others who have been through similar ordeals. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, and her unwavering determination to turn her pain into purpose is truly remarkable. As we delve into Ashley's journey, you will be left with a renewed sense of hope and the knowledge that even in the darkest of times, it is possible to rise above and create a life of fulfillment and meaning.
Connect with Ashley: https://linktr.ee/bourbonbossbabes

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

2. Brave Child Discloses Sexual Abuse (00:00:07)

3. Child Abuse Investigation and Legal Action" (00:10:14)

4. Legal Battle Against Child Abuse (00:21:58)

5. Polygraph Test and Disappearance Concerns (00:32:14)

6. Tragic Suicide and Unresolved Justice (00:46:02)

7. Healing Through Understanding Trauma (01:02:05)

8. Turning Pain Into Purpose (01:05:33)

9. Being a Light of Hope (01:20:18)