Dear Sunny

Dirty Love: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and Finding Power in Sharing Your Story with Kimberly Blackburn

Tessa Kahoun Season 1 Episode 10

Tessa is joined by author and advocate Kimberly Blackburn. Kimberly shares her story of abuse, deceit, and trauma - how it all began and how she broke the cycle. After stifling her voice and story for years and years, the Universe said ‘it’s time’ by seating her on a plan next to a woman who worked for a major publishing company. Her story spilled out which led her on a new chapter of healing and helping others do the same. In her book, Dirty Love, Kimberly dives into the double life led by her (now ex) husband, $94 million in stolen money, the FBI investigation and how she finally broke free from an abusive relationship.


Tessa and Kimberly discuss:

  • The loss of her mother at a young age and how she stifled her own grief
  • How her abusive and toxic relationship began
  • How a lavish lifestyle can factor into the cycle of abuse 
  • Mental health awareness
  • Kimberly’s inspiration in telling her story
  • How she protects her children and what she hopes they will take away from her past
  • The best things you can do or say to help someone that you think is in an abusive relationship
  • And more


Connect with Kimberly:

www.instagram.com/kj_blackburn

http://www.amazon.com/author/kimberlyblackburn

https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Love-Kimberly-Blackburn/dp/B0BBY56RNV


Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to dearsunnypodcast@gmail.com

Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!

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