Don't Gaslight Us

TW: This episode mentions teen dating violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Crisis Center of West Texas’ Teen Leadership Council joins Hannah in a conversation about the impact of teen dating violence in Odessa, TX. They discuss the results of the Anonymous Teen Dating Violence Community Survey, and what we can do to prevent violence.  If you are a survivor seeking help, please call our 24/...

TW: This episode mentions teen dating violence and stalking. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Alejandra and Hannah define stalking and share the terrifying reality of it. They discuss how teen dating violence intersects with stalking and how to support someone who is experiencing stalking. Victim Connect Resource Center: 1-855-484-2846 https://www.stalkingawareness.org/sharp/   https://www.stalk...

TW: This episode mentions human trafficking and sexual violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Alejandra and Hannah talk about what human trafficking is and how it operates. They discuss the common misconceptions and the human trafficking accusations against the Tate brothers.   If you are a survivor seeking help please call our local 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to...

TW: This episode mentions domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Alejandra and Hannah talk about how to support survivors and how to stay safer this holiday season.  Here is the link to thehotline.org ’s interactive safety plan: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/   If you are a survivor seeking help please call our local 24/7 hotline at 1-86...

TW: This episode mentions domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Jessica Gregoire, a litigation manager and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, joins Alejandra and Hannah in a conversation about the impact of domestic violence and what life looks like after leaving an abusive relationship. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. Yo...

TW: This episode mentions sexual violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Emma Evenson from the Midland Community Theater joins Alejandra and Hannah in a conversation about intimacy coordination and consent.  If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency,...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Two members from the 24-25 Teen Leadership Council, Analiese and Josselyn, join Alejandra and Hannah to talk about the epidemic of teen dating violence (TDV). To prepare for the beginning of the school year, we want to equip listeners with an understanding of the impact of...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Alejandra and Hannah discuss AI companion apps and AI relationships. They analyze the movie Her and explore how the relationship between an AI chatbot and a person resembles an abusive relationship.  If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Alejandra and Hannah discuss the updates of the three cases from Episode 6. They will talk about the impact of victim blaming and how these cases maintaining rape culture in our society.  If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised.  Why do people abuse the power they have to commit sexual violence? Why do celebrities seem to get away with sexual violence for so long? Alejandra and Hannah will discuss three prominent cases that highlight the dynamic between power and abuse.  If you are a survivor seeking help please call our...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual violence, suicide, and child abuse. Listener’s discretion is advised.  In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Alejandra and Hannah discusses the impact victim blaming has on survivors. They will share survivors’ stories of sexual assault and the unfortunate role of victim blaming in the responses from people survivors’ confided in.  If you...

Step into the world of Crisis Center of West Texas and the people who make the magic happen. Meet Victoria and her role as a Client Service Coordinator, and learn about all the different ways our Client Services Department makes clients feel welcomed during the holidays . For services from CCWTX call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747, for an emergency call 911.

Advocates Hannah and Alejandra dissect the scenes from the famous film and book “It Ends With Us” By Colleen Hoover. Listen as they recognize the tactics of Abuse and give insight to why many people are inclined to stay in abusive relationships.  TRIGGER WARNING: The episode does describe scenes from the film and speak on domestic violence and may be graphic for some. For an emergency call 911 , t...

Their names are Sean Combs, Brock Turner, OJ Simpson.. But do we remember the names of their victims? Jump in the minds of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocates (Hannah and Alejandra), as they unpack the societal norms of how we view cases involving imbalance and abuse of power.

Join Hannah and Alejandra as they introduce themselves, services of Crisis Center of West Texas, discuss the structure of the show, and fill you in on what has happened since the last CCWTX podcast. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747.