Jessie Kiphart Watters is a survivor of domestic violence, and she wears that badge with honor. She fled her home with her two children back in 2018 leaving everything behind. Jessie arrived at the women’s shelter ready to follow the system and become what her children needed. A warrior.
After 27 days and countless helping hands Jessie left the shelter with the fire to grow and enjoy life. She would soon become a government employee working for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, and becoming the first woman to work for the City of Westfield Street Department. With her children growing and becoming more involved in the community, Jessie grew again, becoming a small business owner.
Thanks to the inspiration of Jessie’s shelter advocate she would apply to be on the Indiana Domestic Violence Coalition Survivors Board. And the fire grew even more to become a warrior for others. Jessie had been well acquainted with the good and the bad of the justice system and knew it was time to speak out.
“Some fear the fire, some simply become it.”
R.H Sin