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✨Episode 159 | How the National Domestic Violence Hotline Can Help You ⚠️Trigger warning: This episode discusses domestic violence. Listener & viewer discretion is advised. As we close out #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, I’m honored to bring a very special episode on the Watch Us Thrive Podcast that is proudly sponsored by the National Domestic Violence Hotline. This week, we feature Melissa Dolak-Keller, a Digital Advocate and Shift Support Specialist, who works at The Hotline. This episode shares a behind-the-scenes look at what takes place when someone makes the brave decision to reach out to The Hotline for help & support. Melissa shares her powerful journey—from volunteering at a domestic violence shelter to working at The Hotline. We also talk about safety planning, different forms of abuse, and how The Hotline is making a difference for victims and survivors of domestic abuse every single day. Remember, you’re never alone—support is out there for you💜 Take a listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast streaming platform, like Apple Podcasts & Spotify. You can also watch the full video episode on YouTube. And if you or someone you know needs help, reach out to thehotline.org, call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text the word ‘START’ to 88788 for free & confidential support 24/7/365. Apple: https://lnkd.in/enTWz9b3 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eBpidnxx YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ezcKf-YZ • • • #personaldevelopment #healingjourney #healingfromtrauma #toxicrelationship #toxicrelationships #datingadvice #datingadviceforwomen #relationshipadvice #personaldevelopmentcoach #selflovecoach #coachforwomen #toxicrelationshipsurvivor #toxicrelationshiprecovery #loveyourselffirst #DVAM #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #dvsurvivor #domesticviolenceadvocate

JBWS is launching a podcast! On October 1, 2024 the first episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse will be available on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms! This podcast aims to end the culture of silence that surrounds domestic violence through raw and unfiltered conversations about abuse. Guests will likely include survivors of abuse, people who have used abuse, psychologists, social workers, and others impacted by domestic violence. We have already recorded several episodes of this weekly podcast such as: ➡ Why Do People Abuse Others? ➡ Why Won’t Victims Just Leave Abusive Relationships? ➡ What Does Emotional Abuse Look and Feel Like? ➡ Is Self-Care Realistic for People Experiencing Abuse? ➡ What Is It Like to be a Child At Shelter? ➡ Can People Who Have Caused Harm Really Change? Please help us end the stigma associated with domestic abuse by subscribing to Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse! Please also share this post with your followers to help us increase conversations about abuse even more! YouTube: https://bit.ly/47gHCKG Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d4zJ2ewY... Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dqwEkdq2

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I had an impactful conversation with Melissa Prentice from Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. on the MAMI on a Mission Podcast. We discussed a critical issue—how individuals and communities can better support survivors and help prevent domestic violence. Melissa shared key insights, particularly emphasizing the importance of not putting limits on your support for someone experiencing abuse. She highlighted a sobering truth: urging someone to leave an abusive situation without the proper support or planning can be incredibly dangerous. In fact, statistics from the Texas Council on Family Violence's latest report show that 52% of intimate partner homicides in 2023 occurred after the survivor had taken steps to leave. Melissa underscored the value of empathy and understanding the complexities behind why someone may stay. Instead of pushing for immediate action, the most powerful thing we can do is connect survivors with professional organizations like Bay Area Turning Point, where they can receive safety planning and the resources needed to navigate their way out safely. Listen to the full episode and learn how we can make a difference in the fight against domestic violence. Together, we can offer survivors the support they truly need. 💜 Listen on https://lnkd.in/geNFg_bC #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors #MAMIonaMission #Empathy #SafetyPlanning #EndAbuse #CommunitySupport

👀 New Episode Alert: Shattered Silence Dive into a heart-wrenching episode as we reveal the raw and real story of a father's six-plus years of torment at the hands of a narcissistic abuser. Episode Highlights: 💔 Emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse 💔 Heartbreaking manipulation and the use of their child against him 💔 The shocking twist when a desperate call to the police led to his own arrest. This episode exposes the often unseen and unspoken side of domestic abuse, shedding light on the strength and resilience it takes to survive and fight back against such a toxic relationship. Despite the overwhelming obstacles and the moments when giving up seemed like the only option, his story is one of perseverance and hope. His experience highlights that he is not alone—many men suffer in silence from domestic abuse. Let's break the silence together. Tune in now and listen to his powerful story of survival and resilience. Link: https://lnkd.in/e_XwnHcB #domesticabuseawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor #survivorstories #BreakTheSilence #sassilife #talkingsassiaboutabuse This must be shared with your network of friends and family. We need people to realize this does happen!

Have you listened to this week’s episode yet featuring Nilzara Rivera? This portion of the conversation is SO important for anyone who has or is contemplating leaving a toxic and abusive relationship. There are 2 things that helped me truly heal from my past relationship that became extremely abusive, toxic and nearly ended my life: ☝🏼Leaning on my support system. I spoke up and told people what was going on. When I felt like I couldn’t go on, they were able to step in and guide me through some really rough points in my life after leaving. ✌🏼HAVING ZERO CONTACT WITH MY EX. It was 100% a blessing that he ended up going to jail so there was no way he could contact me. To also protect my own peace, I changed my phone number so no one he knew could also contact me. It’s not easy to leave an abusive and toxic situation, y’all. I’m not gonna sit here and paint a picture that my life was filled with 🌈 and 🦋 and 🧘🏻♀️because I would be lying to you. But know that you CAN get through it. Myself and Nilzara are always here willing to guide and support you on your own journey, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us! If we did it, we know you can, too💕 Stream the full episode now by visiting the link below👇🏼 wutpodcast.com/podcast 👈🏼 • • • #toxicrelationships #toxicrelationship #toxicrelationshipsurvivor #relationshipredflags #redflags #redflags🚩 #relationshipadvice #adviceforwomen #personaldevelopment #personaldevelopmentjourney #healingfromtrauma #abusesurvivors #domesticviolenceawareness #dvsurvivor #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolence #healingjourney #healingjourneys #dvawareness

This week, we join the conversation for #nationalstalkingawarenessweek. Stalking is a crime that can have devastating consequences for victims. It's about control, fear, and safety. The theme for National Stalking Awareness Week 2024 is "Join Forces Against Stalking." This highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement, mental health professionals, victim support services, and communities to effectively support victims and prevent stalking. At Cue Podcasts, we've explored this complex issue in our series, Anatomy of a Stalker. This podcast dives deep into the minds of stalkers, explores victim experiences, and provides insights for prevention. You can listen to the podcast here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eP_tiFUQ This week, we encourage you to learn more about stalking and how to stay safe. Here are some resources: 🌐 National Stalking Awareness Month : https://lnkd.in/ef-yAGmu 🌐 The National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://lnkd.in/eEpWcHK #nationalstalkingawarenessweek #safety #podcasts #anatomyofastalker #cuepodcasts

🔥🎧New Podcast! In this episode, Karen DeArmond Gardner shares her powerful story of surviving thirty years of domestic abuse and the deep shame that kept her silent. She discusses the healing after abuse that brought her out of darkness and how God transformed her pain into sacred scars. Her testimony offers hope and encouragement to anyone seeking restoration after experiencing trauma.   Here are some topics we discussed: 👉 I didn’t know I could leave. People often asked, “Why did you stay?” Because I didn’t know I could leave and I was terrified of my husband who was in law enforcement, and I knew his capabilities. 👉 Instead of asking someone “why did you stay?” The better question is, “Why would he abuse his wife whom he supposedly loves?” Put it back on the one who caused the harm rather than the one who endured the harm. 👉 When I left, shame covered me like a scratchy wool blanket and people could see it. I couldn’t look anyone in the eye and I didn’t want to be seen. When I realized no one wanted to know my story of pain, I internalized the shame and I put on a mask. You would see the absolute ugliness if I let you in, so I didn’t show you my real self.   To listen, search for Your Hope Filled Perspective.       #abusesurvivor #abuseawareness #traumahealing #domesticabusesurvivor

26 years in a Domestic Violence/Abuse Relationship and still there! Common comments and questions: - “What the f#%k is wrong with you?” - “It must be childhood trauma.” - “You are an idiot!” - “You have no self-worth.” - “You are asking for it.” - “Just leave.” All I have to say is: “If you are not living it, you will never understand it.” The complexity of a Domestic Violence/Abusive relationship is profound. Often, the survivor has been groomed over time. The abuse likely started small and then escalated to a state where the survivor is now isolated, has no friends or family, is financially dependent on the abuser, and has become accustomed to the dopamine rushes of being berated and accused, only to be quickly love-bombed and brought back in. Domestic Violence and Abuse is a topic that still makes people uncomfortable when discussed. The survivor often feels ashamed for allowing this to become their life, and those they confide in often have their own set of beliefs: 1. Judgement of the survivor. 2. Advising the survivor to “just pack up your stuff and leave” (if only it were that easy). 3. Pity for the survivor. As a survivor myself, I am making it my mission to share people’s stories in a non-judgmental space where humans feel loved and supported, and to remove the stigma from sharing. And of course, I am recording it because I believe sharing is healing—not just for ourselves, but for the collective. You can listen to Darcy’s story here: 26 years in a Domestic Violence/Abusive Relationship Remember: Be kind always. You are BRAVE. You are STRONG. You are so LOVED in my space. Love, Loz 🦋🤍 #domesticabuseawareness #domesticviolenceawareness #stopdv #understanding #podcast #sharingishealing #itisnoteasytoleave #survivor #whydontyoujustleave #mission #sharingishealing

Many survivors of domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, and coercive control are tasked with the challenge of breaking the generational patterns of abuse in their families. If this is you, I see how hard you are working. But why does it have to be so hard? On this week's episode of The Rising Beyond Podcast I do a deep dive on why these patterns are so difficult to break and steps you can take to start breaking these cycles for your children and grandchildren. Go to https://lnkd.in/g3itqDTQ to choose your favorite platform or search The Rising Beyond Podcast to listen. #breakingthecycle #healingfromabuse #generationaltrauma #epigenetics

Have you listened to our latest podcast episode yet? In this episode, Tim Whitney is joined by Mills & Reeve Principal Associates Claire Burton and Claudia Gilham. Together they discuss domestic abuse, how the media portrays victims and perpetrators, what to do if you find yourself in an abusive relationship and how domestic abuse impacts children. #explainingfamilylawpodcast #familylawyers #domesticabuse #familylaw