Special Encore Presentation: You No Longer Have To Suffer In Silence From Abuse
October 6, 2015
Hosted by April Joy Ford
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Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are replaying one of the most popular episodes, 'You No Longer Have To Suffer In Silence From Abuse'. Domestic violence doesn't just affect a spouse, it has a ripple effect with the other members of the household and extended family. Suffering in silence from abuse doesn't have to end in a tragic murder-suicide like Jim Fitzpatrick's family now grieves with. Jim’s relationship with the Fresh Start organization was the result of the brutal and tragic domestic violence murder of his sister Carol, 14yr old niece Audra and brother Tom on his mother Helen’s 80th birthday at the hand of Carol’s soon to be ex-husband. Fresh Start Women's Foundation has empowered thousands of women by offering free and low cost programs and services in the areas of economic self-sufficiency, education and personal development. Susan Berman, once a single mom struggling to make ends meet with little education and low self-esteem, now Fresh Start CEO helps women transform their lives and plan for successful futures. Get empowered on how you or someone you know can have a support network to transition out of an unhealthy and abusive environment into one that is thriving, you are not alone!
You Are Not Alone
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From tragedy to triumph, best-selling author, speaker and transformational coach April Joy Ford offers this show for those seeking answers and solutions to their stress, strains, struggles and setbacks. Gain insight on tools and truth to get empowered. Know that you are not alone and that there is hope. There are golden blessings to be discovered even when life throws you a curve ball and you can still experience joy.
Being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and becoming a widowed single parent at 32 years old, April’s trauma and tragedies gave her the opportunity to hit the reset button on life to discover who she was truly meant to be. She teaches you to do the same by taking a holistic approach with the 4 step formula to breakthrough the barriers.
If you’re ready to create a blueprint and roadmap to rise above life’s challenges and discover the powerful you, this show is for you. Each listener is a life and each life matters, get your tools and truth to get empowered.
April Joy Ford
April Joy Ford turns her tragedies into triumph by writing, speaking and teaching on how to overcome trauma and women's advocacy.
After being an Engineer for over 13 years at Intel, she realized that her faith was greater than her fear and walked away to become a Best-Selling Author, Speaker-Radio Host, and Transformational Coach.
Being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and becoming a widowed single parent at only 32, April’s tragedies gave her the opportunity to hit the reset button on life to discover who she was truly meant to be.
Her best-sellers: “You Are Not Alone- How to Rise Above Life’s Challenges”, “Journeys To Success – Women’s Edition” and “Chase the Challenge and Conquer.” She's been featured in media including her holistic training program “Breakthrough The Barriers-using the 4 Steps". This program is being utilized to teach staff and survivors in group homes on trauma informed care and self-care.
Listeners globally tune in to her live radio show, “You Are Not Alone,” seeking answers and solutions to their situations and setbacks. The show’s focus is to provide tools, tips and techniques holistically to overcome adversity.
Her brand, J.O.Y. started the vision of how we can rise above life’s challenges to discover our true authentic self. Her non-profit, Joy’s G.I.F.T. (Global Illumination Foundation Thrives) empowering survivors from loss or sexual abuse by providing them with wrap around resources and services.
