This section is for those still in it—for the ones surviving day by day, searching for clarity, strength, or simply a place to be heard. In the Fire is a safe, anonymous space where you can share your current story, ask for advice, and receive support from others who’ve made it out. You're not alone. We see you, we believe you, and we’re here to walk with you until you’re ready to step into the light.
This section is a space for survivors. A place to reclaim your voice, share your truth, and be heard without judgment. Whether your journey is still unfolding or long behind you, your story matters. Here, we invite you to write in and share your experience—because healing begins when we speak, and power returns when we’re believed.
Every story is a spark that helps others find their way out of the fire.
Updated: May 31
We never thought we’d be here.
Not just surviving, but speaking. Writing. Publishing. And now—launching a platform born from the ashes of our past.
Two Voices. One Fire. isn’t just the name of our website—it’s the truth of who we are:
A mother and daughter.
Two survivors of the same story.
Two hearts that held the line through fire.
And now, two voices telling it.
For years, we were silenced by fear. Manipulated by someone who wore a badge, drove a firetruck, and convinced the world he was a hero. The courts believed him. The community praised him. But behind closed doors, the truth was terrifying.
And still, we found our way out.
The Books Behind the Blog
We’ve both written memoirs—truthful, unfiltered accounts of what we lived through.
Heather’s book, Out of the Fire, tells the story from the mother’s perspective: navigating emotional abuse, a broken legal system, and the war to protect her daughters at all costs.
Jessie’s book, Raised in the Fire, is the raw, haunting view from inside the chaos. The daughter’s story. The one lived in silence, written in survival, and told now with bold truth.
Together, they are two sides of the same fire.
What This Blog Will Be
This blog isn’t just for updates about our books. It’s a safe, honest, and empowering space for:
Stories we couldn’t fit into the pages
Reflections from both of us—sometimes separately, sometimes together
Real talk about what it’s like to survive, heal, and speak out
Resources for those still living in fear
Submissions from other survivors, professionals, and advocates who want to join the conversation
We’re creating a place where women, mothers, daughters, and survivors of all kinds can find strength, clarity, and community.
If You’re Reading This, We Want You to Know:
You are not overreacting.
You are not crazy.
You are not alone.
Abuse doesn’t always leave bruises. Sometimes it wears a uniform. Sometimes it smiles for the courtroom.
But your story still matters. And your voice still counts.
This is Just the Beginning
We’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes chapters, truth-telling moments, podcast ideas, healing tips, and updates on everything to come. Our books are just the start of a larger movement.
Thank you for being here—for reading, sharing, and showing up. We hope this blog makes you feel something stronger than fear.
We hope it reminds you that you are not invisible.
You are fireproof.
With strength,
Heather & Jessie