E19: Finding Freedom After Abuse with Lindsay Ferrier
Lindsay Ferrier built a career on wit, honesty, and saying out loud what everyone else was thinking. Her blog Suburban Turmoil was one of the most widely read mom blogs of its era. But for years, she kept one part of her story completely hidden.
In this episode, Lindsay opens up about the abuse she endured behind closed doors, the moment she knew she had to leave, and the promise she made to herself: that once she was free, she'd be the voice she couldn't find when she needed it most.
This conversation is about what it really means to live free, not just from a harmful relationship, but from shame, secrecy, and self-doubt.
Content warning: This episode includes discussion of abuse and may not be suitable for all listeners.
What We Talk About In This Episode
Why Lindsay stayed silent for so long, and what finally changed
The invisible side of abuse and how it isolates women
How writing became her way of reclaiming her power and her story
The moment she had to choose between hiding and healing
Breaking generational patterns of silence in families
What it looks like to start over and actually love your life again
The ripple effect of telling the truth
Connect with Lindsay Ferrier
Substack: Something Totally Divorce-Related
Lifestyle blog: Something Totally Different
