"But I Love Him," Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Turning Pain Into Purpose - Michelle

The Healing In Sharing

The Healing In Sharing
"But I Love Him," Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Turning Pain Into Purpose - Michelle
Jul 13, 2026 Season 7 Episode 11
Jennifer Lee/Michelle Jewsbury

Michelle Jewsbury survived domestic violence, but her story did not end in silence.

In this episode of The Healing in Sharing, Michelle opens up about the early signs of control in an abusive relationship, including isolation, financial abuse, emotional manipulation, and the painful reality of trying to leave more than once. She shares how writing helped her begin to process what happened, how her story became a one-woman play and memoir called But I Love Him, and how her healing eventually became a mission to help other survivors.

Michelle is the founder of Unsilenced Voices, a nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the United States and internationally. In this conversation, we also talk about human trafficking myths, why speaking up matters, and how one woman’s story can become a path of hope for someone else.

This episode is for the woman who has carried pain quietly, the survivor who is still finding her voice, and anyone who wants to better understand the courage it takes to leave, heal, and rebuild.

Please note: This episode includes conversations about domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and abuse. Please take care of yourself while listening.

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