Erin Nestico is a former elementary teacher who uses her education background to speak on dating, domestic violence and the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. God saved her physically from an abusive relationship, and she is passionate about helping teens and young adults enter into safe, loving partnerships. She and her husband, Chris live in Adams, New York with their four children and a menagerie of pets.
After 12 years in an abusive relationship, Erin was able to find her way out. In this episode of 8000 Promises, Erin and I talk about how Erin was able to leave the relationship in which she was trapped for so long, how online resources helped end the isolation created by abuse and how she is still learning to trust God’s timing in all stages of life. Erin shares how learning about certain terminology helped her realize that what was happening was not an okay way to live. We hope this discussion helps shine light into the darkness of domestic violence, a common problem that affects an estimated 10 million people every year.
Erin says that, "Love Doesn't’ Destroy, was born out of the mess of my abusive relationship and the burning desire for teens and young women to know what I did not know at their age."
This includes:
Additional resources mentioned in the episode to help when in need or to learn more:
8000 Promises with Michelle McManus of BabybeBrave episode 3 includes some discussion on the topic of gaslighting.
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
One Love Foundation: https://www.joinonelove.org/
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.org/
Bicycle Health Blog Post:
Understand the Link Between Domestic Violence and Addiction
Find Erin at:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/LoveDoesntDestroy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/love_doesnt_destroy/?hl=en
Website: https://www.lovedoesntdestroy.org/
