B!tch Sesh: The Silently Abused with Tonya Mitchell, Former Pop Star and Survivor Advocate

Описание: Pop star turned survivor advocate Tonya Mitchell is here, and Besties, this one hits every nerve. From getting signed to Motown at 15 and touring with *NSYNC to surviving covert domestic violence, smear campaigns, flying monkeys, and “kept woman” control, Tonya is turning every bruise you could not see into a battle cry. Her new song, “Nobody Loves Me Like You,” is a powerful domestic violence anthem for anyone who has ever asked, “Is this abuse or is it me?” and felt their body keeping score long before they had the language for what was happening behind closed doors.

Tonya and Lindsay get brutally honest about emotional abuse, financial abuse, manipulation, narcissistic partners who smile in mug shots, and what it takes to break free, protect your kids, and reclaim your voice. If you have ever been called everything from “crazy,” “whore,” to “too sensitive,” this Bitch Sesh is your neon sign that you are not the problem.

In this episode, we cover:
How Tonya went from bullied teenager to Motown artist touring with *NSYNC
The difference between “perfect childhood” and adult partners who weaponize your empathy
What domestic violence looks like when there are no bruises
Financial abuse, hidden money, smashed laptops, and “rules for thee, not for me”
Smear campaigns, flying monkeys, and estranged family members used as weapons
Postpartum depression, being a stay at home mom, and why “take a shower” is not a break
How abuse shows up in your body through stress, rashes, hair loss, and chronic pain
Intermittent reinforcement, love bombing, and why leaving feels harder than staying
Why abusing the mother of your children is abusing the children by proxy
The story behind “Nobody Loves Me Like You” and why this song is a lifeline for survivors

About Tonya Mitchell

Tonya Mitchell is a singer, songwriter, and domestic violence survivor advocate. Signed to Motown as a teenager, she toured with *NSYNC and landed a Top 40 hit before walking away to build a family, only to find herself trapped in multiple abusive relationships. Today, Tonya uses her voice to speak for survivors through her new single “Nobody Loves Me Like You,” a powerful ballad about emotional abuse, coercive control, and the kind of love that suffocates instead of saves. She partners with the National Alliance of Domestic Violence Survivors and is dedicated to using music, storytelling, and lived experience to help women recognize the signs, get safe, and break the cycle.

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If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org
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