Hope when there was none

What is Elder abuse? 1 and 10 over 60+ experience some type of Elder abuse. It may look like: Physical abuse Emotional abuse Verbal abuse Mental abuse and more... Check out the Hope when there was none Podcast on your favorite listening platform for more. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #domesticabuseawareness #toxicrelationships #elderlyabuse

Penny Stackonis is a certified Life Coach who shares her survivor story and how that dark time turned into a passion for helping women learn to empower themselves and how she can help you! Get in touch with her here: Email: pennystackonis@outlook.com https://www.facebook.com/pstackonis Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend...

Cyber abuse is one type of abuse that can spin out of control in a very public way! It looks like: Harassment or threatening messages. Sharing your private information or records. They could steal your identity and more! Have you ever experienced this?

*Trigger warning* October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and I will be featuring Survivor stories throughout the month. Today I am sharing Katrina's story. Thank you to the brave ladies that are courageously sharing in order to empower, educate, and inspire other victims/Survivors to know they are not alone! All of these stories are graphic and share a peek inside a victims world. There...

*TRIGGER WARNING* Please join me and Brianne Coleman as she shares her story of resilience. Brianne Coleman, MBA, M.S., is a well-versed administrative professional with a deep passion for change. She currently works as an IT Operations Specialist with The Chicago Community Trust, a nonprofit organization with a mission to close the racial and ethnic wealth gap in the Chicago region. Not only has...

What can abuse look like? I'll be covering these topics over the month of October and you can listen to the Hope when there was none Podcast on your favorite listening platform for a deeper dive. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone or maybe you know someone trapped in an abusive relationship. Reach out to your local shelter, counselor or therapist. You can also find help at the Nati...

#SoulfulSunday healing is messy. It's like being on emotional rollercoaster. Remember to be gentle with yourself. Reach out to someone that you trust to talk with. This could be a counselor or close friend. Know you are not alone.

Have you heard of a  #bucketlist  🤔 You can name it whatever you like or tailor the list to your needs such as a  #selfcare  list or Fun Adventure List or make multiple lists! This is where you can be as wild and crazy as you want and important to taking back your power. There are some important questions to ask yourself as well regarding your peace of mind: 🌞 What do I need right now to feel sa...

Sharing my story of surviving abuse not only felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Now you may not want to share in the big way I do by coming on video but share by talking with a trusted friend, therapist, or counselor. Sharing can not only help you but it also might unknowingly help someone else! PM me for more.

It was a struggle for me to really love that person in the mirror. I tried Affirmations but they didn't seem to work. It took me several tries and lots of work to begin to believe the words I would say. Here are a few tips and Affirmations for you to try! Let me know how it goes!

How can you support a survivor of abuse? 🔥 Don't say why did you wait so long to leave? 🔥 Why didn't you just leave? 🔥 Why didn't you report it to the police? These are some of the negative things that survivors are told. What can you say or do instead? 💗 Listen without judgment. 💗 Validate the survivor's story. 💗 Remind the survivor they did not deserve it and they are worthy of love! #dome...

This bonus episode is a meditation. Please be sure you are in a safe place, not driving or using heavy operating machinery or any other situation that requires your attention. Use this anytime you feel you need to take a moment to find calmness. Enjoy!

Let's talk about 3 different types of  #flashbacks  that you may experience from past or current trauma. They may be: 😔 Visual- you replay the trauma as a Visual experience 😔 Somatic- this is where your body can "feel" the pain or body sensations from physical trauma 😔 Emotional- you can feel a flood of emotions that you may have experienced during a traumatic situation which may...

Healing trauma is messy! It can look like: 💥 You may feel exhausted 💥 Your brain may feel a bit scattered or like you are in a fog 💥 You may have trust issues 💥 There is the possibility of nightmares/night terrors 💥 You are in a cycle of drama that's not just your own 💥 Emotions can be high 💥 You may feel numb 💥 You may feel lonely What can you do to combat these feelings? Take baby steps...

Here are some terms you may learn or hear on your journey about abuse. Let me know if any of these resonate with you.

I'm talking about ideas for battling loneliness. From something small to things that may seem a bit far out.

Today I am diving into warning signs you should look out for in your relationship. These include: Does this person make you feel small? Does this person call you names in public? Are you unable to make any financial decisions on your own? Do they control your money? And many to look out for did any of this resonate with you? Send me a message privately, thanks for tuning in.

What are "Intentions"? These should line up with your truth, beliefs, and desires at the present moment. What do you need to do? 💗 Release What is not serving you 💗 Write them down 💗 Keep them positive 💗 Place where you can see them 💗 Check-in with yourself If you need help message me privately. Have you set intentions before? How did it work out for you? #soulfulsunday #hopedealer #traumainf...

Gray rock is a method to use when dealing with a difficult person if you can't go "No contact". 🔥 Remain disengaged 🔥 Don't give details about your life 🔥 Be brief and stick to the facts 🔥 Give short answers 🔥 Don't feed the drama Have you used this method? Did it work for you? I'd love to know! #toxicrelationship #grayrock #domesticabuseawareness #domesticviolence

The best thing I found to help me deal with. PTSD was a healing toolbox This contained a small notebook, some sort of candy, pen, a sensory toy, or smooth stone (crystal) paper bag, essential oils, and even some tissues for when I needed it. You can tailor this to suit your own needs. Have you ever used something like this before, I'd love to know!

What does abuse look like? Question more than physical and more than you can see. The abuse can happen between you and an intimate partner or family member or even your friends. It might look like name calling threats of harm. It could look like someone with holding finances, food, medication, or even affection. Have you experienced this?

If you were in an intimate relationship with a toxic person you had hopes, dreams, promises of love. Or maybe you are unable to leave due to your age. Let's dive into this.

Writing a letter to your future self can be a powerful and therapeutic tool. It can remind you of your goals, values, and what's important to you. It's also a way to process emotions and feelings that you have. You can write to your future self about where you are now, a bit of your past, where you see yourself, favorite things, lessons learned, and how you see yourself in the future.

T What is a Victim Impact Statement? This can be powerful for a Survivor to share! What do you write? Here are a few tips!

Do you practice self-care? Many of us make excuses or have valid reasons for not doing it. Here are top reasons that I have heard over the years and some suggestions to get you started.