Perhaps, freedom can be found by releasing the story you've kept inside
This is your safe place to share your stories of dating, domestic, or family violence. Sometimes having someone hear and witness your story, without judgment, is a big step in your healing journey. I am here to help you say it out loud and set your story free.
Who is jen?
a little about me and why i am doing this
I grew up in a small city in northern BC, Canada. It never quite felt like home, but for nearly 30 years, I tried to make the best of it. In 2020, my husband and I finally had the chance to move our family to the sunny Okanagan Valley, and it’s here that I truly feel at home.
I’ve built a successful counselling practice that brings me both fulfillment and purpose. One thing I’ve come to realize is just how therapeutic it can be for someone to simply sit with you and listen as you share your story.
I’m a survivor of dating and domestic violence. I was in an abusive relationship from the ages of 15 to 19, and I know that experience has shaped the course of my life in ways I’m still discovering. As a mother of four, I am deeply committed to protecting my children from the dangers of domestic abuse, and I feel a powerful urge to share my story—hoping it might help others feel less alone in theirs.
If you’re interested in being a guest on my podcast, I would be honoured to have you share your journey. I offer confidentiality and will do my best to ensure your privacy. We can do the interview in a traditional Q&A style, a storytelling format, or if you prefer, I can read your story on your behalf. The choice is yours.
This is not therapy—it’s about freeing yourself from the silence that so often surrounds our most difficult experiences. You don’t have to share every detail if it’s too hard—many of us reshape our stories to make them more manageable for others. I’ve done it myself. But telling my truth, in full, has been incredibly liberating for me, and I hope that by sharing yours, you’ll find a similar sense of freedom.