JoJo Dries has an incredible story about surviving and then breaking free from an abusive family of origin, and I am so honored that she has shared it with us!
This topic is so hard to broach, but it is such a huge problem, whether it’s in marriages, families, workplaces, or churches. Her journey will inspire you to protect yourself and others from situations that are deeply damaging.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- JoJo’s upbringing and how it turned into an abusive environment
- Keys to identifying if you’re in an abusive environment
- How she gathered up the courage to leave, while still offering many chances for change
- How to have grace and compassion toward those who have deeply hurt you – and continue to
- How to stay strong with God even as the unthinkable happens to you
- Her 7 steps to getting out of an abusive situation safely
- The mental toughness mindset you need to make a scary change
- and so much more!
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ABOUT JOJO:
JoJo Dries is an author and speaker. Her book, The Lotus: How I Beat the Patriarchy can be found on Amazon, and was released in June, 2018. It is not only a motivational book, but a gripping, detailed account of what it was like living in a home with a culture of abuse, and how JoJo removed herself from those circumstances. JoJo’s book gives readers the tools and a plan to remove themselves from the toxic situations they may be in. The book is raw, relatable and true. The principles JoJo identifies will work for anyone in any toxic situation, whether it is personal or professional.
JoJo has owned and run several companies. She is a veteran, nationally sought-after speaker, having presented before thousands at a time. Her presentations, which she gives across the country, appeal to a wide variety of audiences from every walk of life. Her topics include, “How to Escape a Toxic Environment at Work or Home”, “How to Re-Discover and Pursue Your Dreams” and “The Top 7 Steps to Moving Forward From Life’s Worst Situations”. Her boldness in telling a story we are now seeing repeatedly – abuse of power, sexuality, religion and truth — endears her to the audience in its authenticity. JoJo is based out of Rochester, MI, where she lives with the love of her life, their two sons and puppy.
RESOURCES FROM JOJO:
Want to know more about how JoJo identified and escaped her abuse, and rebuilt her own beautiful life afterward?
Read her incredible story in her book The Lotus: How I Beat the Patriarchy, available on Amazon here.
Want to connect more with JoJo?
You can visit her website here.
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