Amanda: Get Out Smart, Get Out Safe (Part 2)

Trigger Warning: This episode contains financial, physical and verbal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

*If you have not listened to part 1 & 2 of Jennifer's story, stop here and go back and listen.*

Jersey physically assaulted Jennifer when she told him she wanted to go back to college. It was at this point, Jennifer knew she had to leave to keep her and her baby safe. It was time to plan her escape. 

If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: 

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

Trigger Warning: This episode contains financial, physical and verbal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Jennifer and Jersey had a toxic relationship that wasn’t getting any better. After gaining the courage to leave Jersey, Jennifer discovers she’s expecting.

If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: 

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, physical abuse, substance abuse & verbal abuse. 

Jennifer needed a fresh start and moved to California. It wasn’t long until she met Jersey, a tall dark and handsome man who craved high adrenaline. Once the honeymoon phase was over, Jennifer started to notice red flags in Jersey’s behavior. 

If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: 

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, physical & verbal abuse.

Amanda and Chris did not have an easy start to their marriage. Arguments became more frequent and things started to get physical. It wasn’t long until Amanda was making her escape plan.

If you'd like to learn more about Amanda, check out her IG and Podcast!

https://www.instagram.com/back2burke/?hl=en

Psych Junkie Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ga7XTvxpoAYg5hGM3Hk0B?si=xa9jWr01SyuH9OasUUFNZw


If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: 

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, mental & verbal abuse.

Amanda was in her junior year of college when she met Chris on a night out with friends. Chris was the ultimate love-bomber, and she quickly thought he was Mr. Right. Around 6 months into the relationship is when Chris’s true colors started to show. Ignoring warning signs and giving Chris the benefit of the doubt led Amanda further into the relationship and cycle of abuse.

If you'd like to learn more about Amanda, check out her IG and Podcast!

https://www.instagram.com/back2burke/?hl=en

Psych Junkie Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ga7XTvxpoAYg5hGM3Hk0B?si=xa9jWr01SyuH9OasUUFNZw


If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: 

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

Trigger Warning: Episode content contains mental, physical and verbal abuse. 

After getting married and moving to Oregon, Emily and Todd are expecting their first child. Todd is not being a supportive partner and is jealous of the attention Emily is receiving. Todd's erratic behavior leads to physical abuse when Emily is 8 months pregnant.  After months of enduring Todd's abusive, Emily's best friends notice she needs help and act together to keep her safe. 

If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: 

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

Trigger Warning: Episode content contains financial abuse, substance abuse, gaslighting and manipulation. 

Emily met Todd on a night out in LA. They seemed to connect on many levels and quickly entered a relationship. Ignoring red flags and rationalizing Todd's behavior led Emily further into a relationship that would be hard to escape. 

If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: 

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, substance abuse, financial abuse and physical abuse  

Breeanna moves to Florida and starts going to a new high school. She soon meets, Chad, a bad boy who she quickly becomes attached to. Once Chad had Breeanna in his grasp, he planned to never let her go. 

If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: 

• https://www.thehotline.org
• https://ncadv.org
• https://www.safehorizon.org

Lora and Mason had court on April 11th, 2023. Mason pled guilty to all charges (burglary, breaking & entering, stalking) and is sentenced to 25 years. 10 years in prison and 15 years on probation.