Jessica grew up in a home filled with addiction, emotional and physical abuse, and trauma that started before she could even understand it. But when she became a mother at 21, everything shifted. Determined to give her daughter a life rooted in love and safety, Jessica made a vow to break the cycle that nearly broke her. In this episode, Jessica opens up about: - Growing up in survival mode - Navigating anxiety, PTSD, and forgiveness - Raising a daughter with autism as a single mom - Becoming an educator and advocate for children with special needs - Learning how to parent while healing from trauma This is a story of resilience, generational healing, and the power of intentional love. To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: @teachingandraisingautism Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light. 🔹 New episodes drop every Monday! 🔹 Follow us on Instagram: @forthehayters 🔹 Submit your story: info@forthehayters.com 🔹 Grab some merch! beckyhayter.com 🔹 A KILLR Network podcast! killrentertainment.com If you or someone you know needs support, please visit: https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://www.nami.org/help https://www.988lifeline.org or call/text 988 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.