Survivor Story - Michele Who Survived and Inspired the Podcast
The inspiration for I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship was incoming board member Dan Moyle's experience at the Walk a Mile event in Three Rivers. He heard a survivor tell her story, which brought unex...
1 Jul 202040min
Serving Marginalized Communities
Marginalized is defined as "a person, group, or concept treated as insignificant or peripheral." This means anyone who is defined outside of the "social norms." Oftentimes marginalized people face gre...
24 Jun 202033min
Author Interview - Nina's Whisper with Dr. Sheena Howard
Dr. Sheena Howard recently published a novel, Nina’s Whisper, that untangles the psychology of abuse. However, the book is rare and unique because it tackles same-sex domestic abuse. Even though femal...
17 Jun 202026min
Trauma Bonding with Your Abuser - Unpacking Rita's Survivor Story
In episode 60, Rita shared her survivor story—her stepfather sexually abused her for years. In her story, Rita mentioned that "There were periods where I wanted my stepfather to love me and I was alwa...
10 Jun 202024min
Survivor Story - Rita's Story of a Stepparent's Abuse
Rita's parents divorced when she was young. The man her mom married began to sexually abuse her at around age 8. "I loved my stepfather. He was kind and I was glad to live with my mom." The first occu...
3 Jun 202018min
Help for Abusers - Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic violence intervention programs exist to help abusers. In many states they're called Intimate Partner Abuse Education Programs (IPAEP). These education programs are for people who abuse their ...
27 Mai 202023min
Will My Abuser Kill Me? Lethality in Domestic Violence
The sad, frightening reality is that domestic violence can lead to deadly consequences. Every year organizations like DASAS hold vigils to remember victims. The scariest time for many victims of domes...
20 Mai 202021min
Separation Abuse - When Domestic Violence Continues After Divorce
What happens when domestic violence continues after divorce? Sometimes when a victim leaves the relationship, the abuser tries to exercise their power and control - continuing the abuse - because they...
13 Mai 202024min
