From Shelter to Strength: One Woman’s Journey Out of Domestic Violence

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Grapevine Wellness Show, host Jolyn Armstrong sits down with author and advocate Liz Alley to talk about her memoir, The Road to Big Bear: A Memoir of Survival, Faith, and Forgiveness.Liz shares her journey of leaving domestic violence and fleeing to a women’s shelter in Big Bear, California in 1990. What followed was a difficult road through single motherhood, loss, and rebuilding life for herself and her children.In this conversation, Liz reflects on the realities survivors face after leaving abuse, the role faith played in her healing, and how she ultimately found the strength to forgive.Her story is one of resilience, courage, and the determination to reclaim a life of freedom and purpose. Show Notes:Book: The Road to Big Bear: A Memoir of Domestic Violence, Survival, Faith and ForgivenessWorkbook: Safe Haven: A workbook for healing after domestic violence Both available on Amazon: amazon.com/author/lizalleywritesWebsite with resources for those facing domestic violence: SurvivorLifeStories.com