Hi, I’m Jamie Lockwood. Writing has always been my way of making sense of the hard stuff life throws at us — and of celebrating the strength and healing that come after. My stories come from lived experience, with all the messiness and hope that goes along with it.
At the heart of my work is a mission: to help end domestic abuse by empowering communities. I believe when people are aware, confident, and supported, abusers lose their power — because there are no more easy targets for manipulation, gaslighting, or control.
That’s why I write, why I speak, and why I support women’s shelters and survivors. My work is about connection, empowerment, and reminding each other that we’re never alone in the fight to break free and heal.
Jamie Lockwood
Residing in the picturesque Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, Jamie Lockwood shares her home with her supportive husband, two wonderful children, three dogs, a cat, and two pot-bellied pigs.
Jamie is a survivor, advocate, and founder of Be Unbreakable, an organization dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic abuse. After enduring years of abuse, Jamie found the strength to rebuild her life and transform her pain into a purpose-driven mission to help others heal.
In her memoir, Putting Myself Back Together: From Broken to Healed After Abuse, Jamie shares her inspiring journey of survival, resilience, and recovery. Through her experiences, she brings hope and guidance to others navigating the challenges of trauma and healing.
With Be Unbreakable, Jamie channels her passion into supporting survivors by raising awareness, hosting community events, and providing resources that uplift those affected by abuse. Her commitment to advocacy, combined with her powerful story, fuels her mission to create lasting change in the lives of survivors.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jamie is an avid reader, writer, crocheter, and self-proclaimed sci-fi nerd. She loves journaling and reading literally every genre!
Residing in the picturesque Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, Jamie Lockwood shares her home with her supportive husband, two wonderful children, three dogs, a cat, and two pot-bellied pigs.
Jamie is a survivor, advocate, and founder of Be Unbreakable, an organization dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic abuse. After enduring years of abuse, Jamie found the strength to rebuild her life and transform her pain into a purpose-driven mission...
In “Putting Myself Back Together,” author Jamie Lockwood shares a raw and powerful account of her journey through the darkness of domestic abuse and into the light of survival and empowerment. From the outside, her life seemed Instagram-perfect, but behind closed doors, she endured a nightmare of manipulation, violence, and fear.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time set aside to shed light on an issue that too often hides in the shadows. For me, this month isn’t just a spot on the calendar; it’s a reminder of why awareness matters so deeply. Abuse thrives in silence, and the more we talk about it, the more we break down the shame and isolation that keep survivors feeling trapped.
This year, I’m marking the month in a very personal way: by donating copies of my book, Putting Myself Back...
This past weekend was nothing short of incredible. Walking into the book convention, I knew it would be a busy, inspiring event—but I wasn’t prepared for just how much it would fill my heart. The energy in the room was electric: authors sharing their journeys, vendors showcasing their creativity, and readers eager to connect with stories that moved them. Everywhere I turned, there was kindness, talent, and genuine excitement.
February 1st was the nine year anniversary of the worst and best night of my life. I feared for my and my daughter's life as my abuser got more and more violent with me and then tried to go for my daughter's room. I ended up in the hospital with a concussion, my daughter was thankfully untouched but terrified, and my abuser was arrested. Seven years ago I mustered the courage to finally share my story publicly and I will NEVER stop sharing, educating, and doing my part to end domestic abuse....