Episode 37, Jessaca’s Story
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In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode of The Survivor’s Voice, Jessaca shares her story for the very first time. It’s a story shaped by generational trauma, severe childhood abuse, abandonment, addiction, and survival in environments where chaos was the norm.
Born to teenage parents and raised amid violence, substance abuse, and instability, Jessaca recounts growing up without safety, consistency, or protection. From physical and sexual abuse to being left with strangers for extended periods of time, her childhood was marked by trauma that never seemed to pause. Yet even in the darkest seasons, God quietly placed safe people, unexpected lifelines, and moments of refuge along her path.
Jessaca reflects on how unhealed trauma followed her into adulthood, impacting her relationships, parenting, marriage, and sense of identity. Through counseling, faith, and a courageous commitment to break generational cycles, she began the long work of healing. Her story is one of reckoning, repentance, restoration, and learning what it truly means to live outside of survival mode.
This episode is a testament to the reality that trauma doesn’t have to define your future. And that healing, while costly, is possible.
Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Jessaca Willis
Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of childhood physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, abortion, emotional trauma, and family estrangement. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast. Disclaimer The Survivor’s Voice Podcast provides a platform for survivors to share their personal stories in their own words. The views, opinions, and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Survivor’s Voice, its hosts, or production team. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or call your local crisis hotline for immediate support. What to Expect: · Growing up in generational trauma and survival-based households · Childhood physical and sexual abuse that went unnamed for decades · How unhealed trauma shapes adulthood, marriage, and parenting · The role of faith, counseling, and boundaries in breaking cycles · Learning to live outside of fight-or-flight · Why strength born from survival must eventually be laid down Key Takeaways: · You are not destined to repeat what hurt you · Survival skills don’t always serve healing seasons · Boundaries can be loving—and necessary · Healing often begins when the truth is finally spoken · God can redeem even what was never protectedStay Connected www.thesurvivorsvoice.net @TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
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