89-Teresa’s Light, Devyn’s Voice with Devyn O'Neill

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In this episode of 1 in 3, Devyn joins Ingrid to share her powerful domestic violence survivor story—one that began with a late-night knock, a 911 call, and the moment her stepfather returned and pulled a trigger. The small town that knew Teresa, a beloved nurse with a bright laugh and steady hands, now mourned the loss of someone who made others feel safe at their most vulnerable.

Devyn opens up about how her world changed at 14 and what healing has looked like since: panic, nightmares, self-harm, medication, and the long, imperfect process of trauma recovery through therapy. Together, we unpack how abuse hides behind high-functioning alcoholism, why separation is the most dangerous time, and how grief rewires the senses, turning even morning coffee into a reminder of gunpowder.

But this story is also about action, hope, and resilience. Devyn shares how she turned unimaginable pain into purpose—a decade of community runs funding her local domestic violence shelter, volunteering on intake desks, and speaking publicly so silence no longer shields abusers. She honors her mother’s legacy while navigating motherhood after loss, learning to trust again, and teaching her daughter that real strength welcomes support.

This conversation is both heartbreaking and empowering—a reminder that one voice can change lives. You’ll learn about safety planning, believing survivors, and the signs of domestic violence before they escalate. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, or needed someone to say “don’t give up on yourself,” this episode offers compassion and practical guidance.

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Devyn’s 1in3 profile: https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/devyn-oneill/

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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe

Chapters

1. Welcome and DVAM Theme (00:00:00)

2. Devin’s Life Today (00:01:29)

3. Portrait of Teresa (00:05:29)

4. Small-Town Ripples of Violence (00:14:13)

5. Context: Family and Brent (00:15:44)

6. The Night of July 22, 2009 (00:18:50)

7. Hospital, Aftermath, and Community Shock (00:24:35)

8. Grief, Trauma, and Coping (00:29:08)

9. Action as Healing: Fundraisers and Service (00:33:43)

10. Speaking Out and Breaking Silence (00:38:23)

11. Motherhood Without a Mother (00:41:23)

12. Strength, Worthiness, and Final Reflections (00:44:38)

13. Closing and Ways to Support (00:47:43)

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