How do you rebuild your life after the unthinkable? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Stephanie J Bond shares her powerful comeback story of how to overcome domestic abuse, survive financial abuse in marriage, and rise again with resilience and purpose.
Stephanie opens up about surviving an attempted murder-suicide by her husband of 22 years, who was shot while three of her four children were home. Her journey is not just about tragedy—it’s about resilience, transformation, and empowerment. From surviving physical injuries to uncovering years of hidden financial abuse, Stephanie reveals how she found the strength to rebuild her life, her finances, and her family.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How Stephanie recovered after abuse and rebuilt her life against all odds
✅ Warning signs of financial abuse in marriage and how to recognize them early
✅ Abuse recovery tips from someone who turned tragedy into triumph
✅ How to find strength after trauma and use pain as fuel for growth
✅ Why resilience stories like Stephanie’s matter for breaking stigma
✅ Insights into relationship stories that reveal the hidden dynamics of control
🙌 This episode isn’t just a survivor story; it’s an empowerment journey. Stephanie’s path from near-death to building a new life with her four children is one of the most inspiring and motivational stories you’ll ever hear. Today, she advocates for domestic violence survivors, works with Genesis Women’s Shelter in Dallas, and is co-writing her book Bulletproof with her daughter.
Connect with Stephanie J Bond:
🌐 Website: https://www.StephanieJBond.com
📧 Email: sjbond2012@gmail.com
Connect with Starter Girlz Podcast:
🌐 Website: https://startergirlz.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startergirlz/
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