Hope when there was none

October is domestic abuse awareness month and I'll be coming on for the next 31 days starting tomorrow to talk about all things related to abuse. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation and you need help message privately for national contact info for help. Stay safe!  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or frien...

Things to ponder- It's still abuse if someone is emotionally or mentally abusing you. How long can you continue going through the motions? If you have children together there is the potential for the pattern of abuse to follow them. Do me a favor, write a list of all the reasons you should stay and why you shouldn't. List past incidents of anytime you felt unsafe, made to feel small, or defeated....

It could be hard to think about but there could come a time where your friends and family turn on you after you've left your abuser they could be taking your abuser's side you could be shunned from church and people might not believe that you were ever abused these are just a few things that could happen more in this episode. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can sur...

I won't lie this is all tough and scary to plan and put into motion. Once police, attorneys, and so on become involved you may feel revictimized or that you are the bad person. Your partner may even say this! Tune into the podcast for a deeper look into this and past Reels on IG and FB. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend...

Do you tell the kids? If so, when? Here are some tips for you to think about! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will share my...

Seek out legal advice "BEFORE" leaving. Find out where you stand with custody, housing, and finances. Many attorneys offer free consults! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others abou...

Tips for leaving your abuser Pt 8. Today, I'm diving into bank accounts and PO Boxes. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will...

for leaving your abuser Pt 7. Keep your phone charged. Who can you turn to if things go sideways? Back into your parking spot. Have your "Go Bag" ready. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educ...

Here are tips for leaving your abuser- Keeping your friends safe. This and my last episode are pretty heavy. Let's face it domestic abuse is not pretty! Please stay safe! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer emp...

Today I'm driving into how will your partner react that you are leaving? Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will share my stor...

Tips for leaving an abuser Pt 3. Leaving is hard but there are things to consider when leaving. Today's tip is about where are you going to stay? Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate oth...

Are you considering leaving your abuser so in the next few episodes I'll be sharing tips for getting ready to do so. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas a...

Do you need a "Go Bag"? This is a bag that you grab in emergencies if you have to leave in a hurry or maybe you are kicked out! So, what do you need in this bag? For starters: Change of clothes Medication Toiletries/Glasses/Contacts Baby items- Diapers/Food Blankets/Stuffed animals/books Money Keys etc... Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are...

Do you need to leave an abusive relationship? On today's podcast I'll be talking about GO bags and something a little controversial tune in to learn more. Here is a link to my blog post about "Go Bags"- https://hopewhentherewasnone.blogspot.com/2011/09/survival-or-personal-go-kit.html Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend o...

Do you need to leave Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will share my story and also stories of courage and healing from Survi...

Do you need to leave an abusive relationship? Here is Pt 3 and I'm talking about telling someone. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse....

o you know what red flags are in a relationship? Here are some things to look out for-  *Not being allowed to make decisions for yourself.    *Being physically hurt or threatened.    *You're put down or embarrassed in social situations.    Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone t...

Do you need to leave an abusive situation and you are overwhelmed at how to start? Here is Pt 2 of this series to give you suggestions to think about "before" leaving. Today's is all about "Paperwork and what you should consider. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to...

Do you need to leave an abusive relationship? So what are the first steps? Finding legal help before you leave can help answer tough questions. More tips in this video do you have a comment or question I'd love to hear from you.  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and ne...

Here is a wee bit about me and my passion to serve others in this short episode. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will share...

Green Flags are these marvelous things that make you feel good or with someone that you can trust! These are: *Your Boundaries are respected and honored *You are free to be you! *You are encouraged to be self-sufficient and so is this person you are with *There is honesty, vulnerability, empathy and more!  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps y...

Do you need closure from a toxic relationship? This is the last segment in this healing series. I have been sharing tips that you can use to find closure on your own.  Here is my Spotify link that I mentioned- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZROz8vTfmbwY8mDoh4bCn?si=_aC_8_2LQQyV5w-n0wu0Rg&utm_source=copy-link Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive....

Do you need closure from a toxic relationship? Here's a few tips for you in this second part of this series. Closure from a relationship is to figure out or find out why the person did what they did. This could be infidelity, abuse, or any other multitude of reasons. So what can you do to find closure for yourself? Here are some tips in today's episode. Someone out there needs to know they are not...

Do you need closure from a toxic relationship? Here's a few tips for you! Closure from a relationship is to figure out or find out why the person did what they did. This could be infidelity, abuse, or any other multitude of reasons. So what can you do to find closure for yourself? Here are some tips in today's episode. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. P...

What are "Trigger"? How can you recognize them and tips to help you dig deep. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will share my...