"I Got Out of An Abusive Relationship"

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic
violence, sexual assault, and abuse, as well as references to
substance use. Please take care while listening.


 


To honor International Women’s Day, Alex steps out of the studio
for a special episode filmed at Harvest Home in Los Angeles,
sitting down with Executive Director Sarah Wilson and Harvest
Home alum Angie. Angie shares a personal story of how childhood
trauma, abusive relationships, and opioid addiction eventually
led her to experience homelessness while pregnant. Together,
Alex, Sarah, and Angie discuss the realities of domestic
violence, the risks of leaving an abuser, and how trauma can
shape a woman’s sense of self-worth. They also talk about the
power of women showing up for one another, the impact of true
community, and how we can better support the women around us.


 


If you would like to get involved with Harvest Home, please
visit:


https://www.harvesthomela.org/callherdaddypodcast


If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out to any
of the below resources:


The National Women’s Shelter Network


https://nationalwomensshelternetwork.org/


National Domestic Violence Hotline


Call: 800-799-SAFE (7233)


Text “START” to 88788


www.thehotline.org (https://www.thehotline.org/)


RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)


Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673


www.rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/)


National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline


Call: 1-866-331-9474


www.loveisrespect.org (http://www.loveisrespect.org/)


Crisis Text Line


Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 confidential crisis support in
English & Spanish


Unwell Foundation: https://iamunwell.com/foundation


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