Women on the Rise: Unshackled and Regaining my Voice with Amanda J. Scott

In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with author and survivor Amanda J. Scott to talk about the courage it takes to break free from abusive relationships and begin the journey back to yourself. Amanda shares her story of leaving a 17-year abusive marriage, the subtle ways emotional, verbal, financial, and psychological abuse can show up, and how shame and silence keep so many women trapped. Drawing from her book Finding My Way Back to Me and her work supporting others healing from abuse, she offers wisdom on rebuilding self-worth, learning to trust your intuition, and redefining what healthy love really looks like.

Blaque Diamond also opens up about her own experiences as a two-time domestic violence survivor, and together they explore patterns from childhood trauma, how abuse impacts children, and the importance of choosing yourself—even when you don’t have everything figured out yet. This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that you don’t need anyone else’s permission to name abuse, that you are worthy of respect, safety, and love, and that healing is a daily commitment to choosing you. If you or someone you love is navigating an abusive situation or walking the road of recovery, this episode offers hope, validation, and practical encouragement for the journey to freedom.

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