08/31/2026
FROM GRIEF TO MISSION: A FATHER’S FIGHT AGAINST BULLYING
This is more than a podcast episode. This is a story every parent, coach, teacher, and mentor should hear.
After losing his 13-year-old daughter, Ashley, Jesse Trejo turned unimaginable grief into a mission to help protect other children.
In this powerful episode of The Fortified Podcast, Jesse opens up about bullying, youth mental health, grief, fatherhood, martial arts, and why we cannot assume our kids are okay just because they are not telling us something is wrong.
His message is simple but important:
Talk to your kids. Listen to them. Pay attention. Speak up. Ask for help.
Ashley’s story deserves to be heard, and Jesse is making sure her memory becomes a force for change.
Please take the time to watch this conversation and SHARE it. You never know who may need to hear Jesse’s message today.
▶️ Watch the full episode: [Jesse Trejo: Turning Tragedy Into Purpose.
https://youtu.be/0B4vNbj_igY
Content Note: This episode discusses bullying, su***de loss, self-harm, grief, and youth mental health. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
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