Episode 24: Breaking the Cycle with Adrianne Phoenix

This is your go-to Podcast, where we help parents navigate the complexities of family life. Hosted by Ali Kessler of Greyson’s Choice, we’ll cover everything from understanding domestic violence to navigating the legal system, finding the right therapists, life hacks, family law, mental health, custody battles, and how to protect children in dangerous situations. 

Adrianne Phoenix’s Journey: Surviving Domestic Abuse and Breaking Cycles

 In this episode of Grey Minds Think Alike, we speak with Adrianne Phoenix, a survivor of domestic abuse and childhood trauma. Adrianne discusses her work with FACTS (Families Against Court Travesty), her experiences navigating family court, and her ongoing efforts to ensure her children do not fall into the same patterns of abuse. Emphasizing advocacy and humor as tools for healing, Adrianne shares her journey of finding her voice and breaking generational cycles. Tune in to hear her insights on the complexities of domestic violence, sibling abuse, and the importance of transparency and community support.

About Adrianne Phoenix:

Adrianne is a mom, survivor, and parent advocate who is passionate about using humor to navigate life’s complexities. As a child, Adrianne was abandoned by her father and was living with her borderline mother, which led her down a long path of abusive relationships. Now a middle-aged mom of three, Adrianne navigates the uncertainties of life while battling the cruel injustice in family court, using humor to get through life’s hardest challenges.

About Ali Kessler

Ali Kessler is a writer, marketing professional, passionate parent advocate, and founder of Greyson’s Choice, a 501(c)(3) created to raise awareness about the risk of domestic abuse on children. Greyson’s Choice was founded by Ali Kessler in memory of her sweet, vibrant, and fearless 4.5-year-old son, Greyson, who was murdered by his biological father in a murder-suicide during an unsupervised, court-approved visit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in 2021. This came just hours after her petition for a domestic violence injunction was denied by a Broward County judge, citing that the “petitioner has failed to allege any overt acts by the respondent which would constitute domestic violence under Florida Statute.”

Ali’s advocacy efforts culminated in successfully passing Greyson’s Law during the 2023 legislative session. This bill now requires the court to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when making child visitation and custody determinations in the court, expanding to include the following factors: evidence of domestic violence, whether a parent in the past or currently has reasonable cause to believe that they or a minor child is, or has been in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic/sexual violence by the other parent, even if no other legal action has been brought or is currently pending in court.

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