The Difference Between Survival and Love

The Difference Between Survival and Love

In the first official episode of Season 2 of Broken Blessings, I share the deeply personal story of how unresolved trauma, survival instincts, and the desire to create a family shaped many of the choices I made in my early twenties. I open up honestly about trauma bonding, motherhood, emotional survival, losing myself inside an unhealthy marriage, and the painful realization that survival and love are not always the same thing. This episode is about healing, truth, self-awareness, and learning how to stop abandoning yourself in the process of trying to save everyone else. If you’ve ever stayed somewhere unhealthy because it felt familiar, because children were involved, or because you believed surviving was the same thing as love—this conversation is for you. Welcome to Broken Blessings 🤍

Broken Blessings: Season Two Trailer

Broken Blessings is returning in a brand new season—one that looks very different than before. This season is personal, honest, and unfolding in real time. I’ll be sharing conversations about healing, faith, motherhood, navigating divorce, learning how to show up as a single mother, and rediscovering who I am through it all. I’ll also be opening up about raising a child with autism and the lessons, challenges, and growth that journey brings. This isn’t a season about having all the answers. It’s about learning how to keep going, heal, and grow through life’s unexpected changes. If you’re navigating a difficult season, starting over, or trying to find your footing again—you’re not alone here. Welcome to Broken Blessings 🤍

Part 2 It Had to Happen: Navigating Difficult Moments

In this heartfelt conversation, Carlaura Jordan and Crystal Crisp-Wooden share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity, the importance of friendship, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss how their broken blessings have shaped their lives and how they have learned to embrace their past experiences to empower themselves and others. The conversation highlights the significance of support systems, the impact of childhood experiences, and the journey towards spiritual awakening. 🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience: ⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1FGVZeoYdT/?mibextid=wwXIfr] ⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laura.jordan_1?igsh=eHZ0eHl6NDM2ZHhl&utm_source=qr] ⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laura.jordan_?_t=ZT-8uPjdEzrOoA&_r=1] ⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/gudgpSK] ⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠ [https://carlaurajordan.substack.com?r=54iyb2&utm_medium=ios]

Part 1 It Had to Happen: Navigating Difficult Moments with Faith

In this heartfelt conversation, Carlaura Jordan and Crystal Crisp-Wooden share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity, the importance of friendship, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss how their broken blessings have shaped their lives and how they have learned to embrace their past experiences to empower themselves and others. The conversation highlights the significance of support systems, the impact of childhood experiences, and the journey towards spiritual awakening. What to Expect: * Your broken blessings are needed to create your masterpiece. * Friendship can push you outside of your comfort zone. * Transformation often comes from unexpected experiences. * Embracing your past can lead to empowerment. Highlights: 04:45 It Had to Happen Moments 05:41 Crystal's Journey: From Struggles to Strength 11:57 Finding Faith and Freedom 16:22 The Power of Relationships 🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience: ⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1FGVZeoYdT/?mibextid=wwXIfr] ⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laura.jordan_1?igsh=eHZ0eHl6NDM2ZHhl&utm_source=qr] ⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laura.jordan_?_t=ZT-8uPjdEzrOoA&_r=1] ⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/gudgpSK] ⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠ [https://carlaurajordan.substack.com?r=54iyb2&utm_medium=ios]

Breaking Free: Healing from Childhood Trauma to Reclaim Your Life

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode: The Weight of Unhealed Trauma: How burying pain from childhood can damage emotional health and relationships. Healing as a Gift: Why giving yourself the space and grace to heal unlocks freedom and generational impact. Navigating Triggers: How to address trauma responses and empower your loved ones to support your healing. Parenting with Awareness: Creating a safe space for your children to share and feel seen. 📖 Scriptural Inspiration: Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Isaiah 61:3: "To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." 🌟 Next Step: Take one step toward your healing today—whether it’s journaling, seeking counseling, or sharing your story with a trusted friend. Acknowledge your pain and remind yourself: healing isn’t weakness; it’s a reclaiming of your power. 🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience: ⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1FGVZeoYdT/?mibextid=wwXIfr] ⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laura.jordan_1?igsh=eHZ0eHl6NDM2ZHhl&utm_source=qr] ⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laura.jordan_?_t=ZT-8uPjdEzrOoA&_r=1] ⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠ [https://a.co/d/gudgpSK] ⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠ [https://carlaurajordan.substack.com?r=54iyb2&utm_medium=ios]