Today's guest is an incredibly brave survivor.  Her story is one we do not hear often.  It is from a woman of color.  A queer woman of color.  A survivor of same sex abuse, still being contacted by her abuser 4 decades late. 

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This survivor is now an advocate, having volunteered at the National Domestic Violence Hotline and rape crisis centers.  Despite her amazing work, she stated during our interview that they still lack information on how to aid same sex domestic violence survivors. 

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This is why she is sharing her story.  It is her belief, and mine, that by listening to and amplifying the voices of same sex DV survivors, we can create a space where more survivors feel empowered to come forward... and we as a culture can begin to accept, embrace, and aid them properly. 

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Thank you to this brave woman for trusting me, and you the audience, with this story. 

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If you are in a same sex domestic violence relationship, you can call the LGBT National Helpline at 1-888-843-4564.  Their hours are: Monday through Friday, 4pm - 12am ET. Saturday and Sunday, 12pm - 5pm ET.  You can also email them at:  [email protected]

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If you are an LGBTQIA youth in a domestic violence relationship, you can call the LGBT National Youth Hotline at 1-800-246-7743 

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