Today we’d like to introduce you to Amber Pritchard
Hi Amber, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
For four years, I was physically and mentally abused by another human. I never been in a physical relationship before this was the first time. I tried leaving several times, but I would find myself staying. I would always go back or I would always manipulated To stay. I always had a relationship with God, but I kept him distant within these four years. My grandparents, the parents who raised me And showed me love died in 2023 three months apart I was still in this relationship when they died. I was truly sad. I never felt this kind of pain before.. I had to learn that pain was inevitable But suffering was a choice. I couldn’t focus on that relationship anymore because I was so depressed. I couldn’t get out of bed.. There was a vital moment where I was laying on the couch and I just felt completely empty where there was no hope for me I envisioned myself living somewhere else being an actress. I didn’t know how to get there, but I knew I was going to. I just had to get off this couch and make a change. I started spending more time with myself and not being with him trying to find a game plan to where my next steps were. He ended up breaking up with me and I found out that there was another girl involved little did. I know that this would be a blessing in disguise because I was no longer getting slapped around or spit on.. I graduated with the criminal justice degree all this pain that I had I put into my work. I became a correctional officer and I did that for a little bit, but I still felt empty like I wasn’t meant to be here. Had other plans for me so I found myself at my grandparents, gravesite crying, asking God to give me signs where I’m meant to be that week I got called into the Work office and they told me I had to switch Night Shift and I told him I couldn’t do that and I put in my two weeks and I started packing. My bags gave me that I asked him and he delivered long story short. I ended up moving to Charleston, South Carolina, where I was going to be a police officer down here, I went through the whole entire hiring process, and I got offered the job. I asked God if that was his plan for me if this is what he wanted me to do something else that he wanted me to do I picked up acting and I started taking acting classes. I am an actress, but I still feel like that wasn’t my calling so I kept praying a year later I found myself writing a podcast, telling my story to help other women and men. I’ve gotten over 222 messages from people who have thanked me and shared their story with me. I believe I’m doing what God wanted me to do.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It is not been a smooth road. There has been so many Obstacles that I’ve had to overcome. Rebuilding myself cutting alcohol out cutting certain family members out cutting certain friends off going to church and fasting Hitting the gym 10 times harder because it taught me how to be mentally prepared.
Leaving my own dad behind because he was extremely toxic for me. Leaving My family who I felt like needed me, but I didn’t know how to be there for them because I wasn’t a person who could help anyone. I needed to help myself. Mentally couldn’t help anyone.
The biggest struggle was learning grief and how to deal with it
Learning that the man I was with for four years, didn’t actually love me. That wasn’t love and Hitting me and spitting on me wasn’t unconditional love. I had to learn how to love myself again
We’ve been impressed with Run for the Hills Podcast, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I read Stories that have been sent to me and I empathize with them and I share them on my podcast what people allow me to share. I try to inspire those who feel like they can’t overcome something and be aware of the red flags.
I am most proud of what this podcast has been able to support right now. I am doing a charity event for my sister’s house and my sister’s house is a safe house for women Who don’t have a place to go. I would love to do more charity events like this. I want to help people.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
I love how many Other business women support each other. I love how beautiful it is here. It feels like I’m home.
I don’t really have a least part. I’m very thankful to be in an area that is as beautiful as Charleston. And I’ve met some amazing people
Pricing:
- Sponsorship-Episode $25 in support of your brand
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Ambs_3_
- Facebook: Amber pritchard
