This May Get RAW: Building Wise Resilience

Imagine you live in a house with no doors. People can walk in whenever they choose, and your time, your space, your energy is never your own.  For many domestic abuse survivors, that’s what life in active abuse felt like: no boundaries standing between us and the danger. Learning how to set and hold healthy boundaries post-abuse is one of the most important, and hardest, lessons survivors need to...

Content Warning: This May Get RAW contains explicitlanguage and candid discussions of trauma, domestic violence, and mental health — including the emotions and feelings that come with these lived experiences. We are speaking as survivors, not as mental health professionals. Please engage with care and at your own pace. If you need support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-79...

Leaving an abusive relationship doesn’t just bring relief; it can also bring deep grief and losses both big and small. In this episode, we’ll be shining a light on this often misunderstood part of the domestic abuse survivor experience and share our own stories of the complex, layered feelings of grief survivors often face.  We’ll dive into: ·   The various losses domestic abuse survivors may find...

Words matter, especially when it comes to talking about survivors of intimate partner violence and domestic abuse. In this episode, we get real about the nuances of language, how survivors can reclaim their voices and their narratives, and how to talk about domestic violence, emotional abuse, and narcissistic relationships in ways that protect and uplift survivors instead of causing further trauma...

Shame: It’s primitive, powerful, and universal. In this episode, we delve into what shame is, how domestic abuse survivors experience shame, and how we can move past our shame with resilience, awareness, and wisdom.   We’ll talk about: ·   The difference between guilt and shame ·   Common sources of shame for domestic abuse survivors ·   How to recognize and name our shame and its triggers ·   The...

We’re Lisa and Sara: friends, entrepreneurs, and domestic abuse survivors. We know what it's like to rebuild your life after domestic violence, emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, and trauma. Walk with us as we explore the joys and challenges of life after domestic abuse.  In this introductory episode, you’ll get a taste of who we are and what you can expect from the series, including...