Why I Stopped Hiding My Story and Started Reclaiming My Voice | Sharing Without Shame | Ep49

In this episode of Sharing Without Shame, host Donna Marston welcomes Jennifer Young — mother of three and founder of the ConnectMio app — to talk about the raw reality of living with a partner struggling with alcohol use disorder. Jennifer opens up about the isolation, emotional exhaustion, and hidden grief that came with loving someone through active addiction.Jennifer opens up about her decision to stay with her partner despite the stigma, the emotional weight of parenting through addiction-fueled chaos, and the quiet unraveling of boundaries she didn’t realize she had crossed. Together, Donna and Jennifer unpack what it really means to live day-to-day in survival mode—navigating sleepless nights, silent suffering, and the crushing absence of resources for families.From losing her social circle to finding her voice, Jennifer shares how her lived experience led to the creation of ConnectMioo, an app designed to support families dealing with a loved one’s addiction. With raw honesty, the two discuss the urgent need for community, trauma-informed support, spiritual grounding, and tools—like brainwave therapy and behavioral aids—that helped them both get through the darkest times.Connect with Jennifer Young:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectmio/Website: https://www.connectmio.com/Sponsors: Experience Inner Peace with Calming Therapy BraceletsWebsite: ⁠https://snappbandz.com/Use SWOS or SharingWithoutShame code

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