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Bonnie Mae is a Shameless Mom to two sons ages 10 and 12, as well as a survivor and warrior of an abusive relationship that spanned 10 years. She has a passion for advocating for the needs and safety of her children as well as herself. She has an associates degree in human services.\xa0She used to think she wasn\u2019t using putting her degree to good use - until recently. She recently took the bold, brave steps to become an educator and speaker to youth and young adults\xa0- teaching around all issues related to domestic violence.\xa0She teaches the warning signs of abusive behavior, offers advice on how to safely get out of abusive relationships, and coaches around the impact of abuse on one\u2019s life.\xa0\xa0She speaks at various organizations, as well as middle and high schools.\nBonnie reached out to me a few months ago when I said I wanted to broach the subject of domestic violence on the show.\xa0I\u2019m deeply honored that she took the brave step to share her story and her lessons with us all.\xa0Her story will have ripple effects that she will never see - that may well save lives of other Shameless Moms.\nListen in to hear Bonnie share:\n\nHow she internalized emotional abuse and believed she as worthless as her husband told her she was\n\nWhy she stayed with an abusive partner for 7 years - and how abusers manipulate their victims\n\nHer rock bottom moment and how she finally got her kids and herself safely out of her husband\u2019s grip\n\nThe steps leading up to her terminating her ex-husband\u2019s parental rights\n\nHow she talks to her kids about their family\u2019s abusive past\n\nThe impactful new direction her past is giving to her current life\n\nHer top recommendation to women currently in abusive relationships\n\nResources mentioned:\n\nConnect with Bonnie on Instagram\n\n\nConnect with Bonnie on Facebook\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\nOpen Fit: Join the Open-fit 30-day challenge and get a special extended 30-day free trial membership to Open-fit when you text SHAMELESS to 303030.\n\n\nCheers: Visit Cheers Health and Enter promo code SHAMELESS at checkout to Get 10% off your first order and a free gift.\n\n\nSwanky Badger: You can go create your own personalized Father\u2019s Day gift today by going to swanky badger dot com, forward slash SHAMELESS and you\u2019ll get 10% off your first purchase. That\u2019s Swanky Badger.\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices