Prove Our Pain is a raw and honest podcast about surviving abuse—and what it costs to be believed.

We speak openly about PTSD, panic, and the fear of being “too complicated” to love. We talk about the impossible double bind so many survivors face: protect your mental health and risk losing your children, or stay in the abuse just to keep them safe. 

From the bathroom floor to the courtroom, we explore what it means to survive systems that don't protect until it's too late.

We need the chance to heal without having to constantly prove our pain.
This is a space where survivors don’t have to defend their stories—because survival should be enough.

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.

In this episode, we explore the quiet, powerful ways survivors resist abuse—often in the smallest, most courageous acts. From hiding money to reclaiming a sense of identity, these steps may seem invisible to the outside world, but they are life-saving on the inside.

We talk about what resistance looks like when you're still in it, why calculated risks matter, and how even the tiniest action can begin to shift the balance of power. Whether you’re surviving, healing, or supporting someone who is—this episode is a reminder that every step counts, and no act of resistance is too small.

You are not powerless.
You are already doing more than you know.
And you are not alone.

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.

In this episode, we explore the quiet, often unseen survival response of dissociation—what it feels like to lose yourself inside abuse, to go numb just to get through another day. If you’ve ever felt like you were watching your life from the outside, like you became someone else to survive, this conversation is for you. You are not alone, and you are not broken. 

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.

Reclaim Your Time is an episode about the years, days, and moments stolen by abuse — and the strength it takes to take them back.

Our host shares her experience of losing decades to control and fear while living in survival mode, and what it’s like to grieve that time while learning to live again.

If you’ve ever looked back and wondered where your life went — this one’s for you. Healing isn’t about getting that time back. It’s about making the most of what’s ahead.

💛 You still have time.
 🎧 Listen now on Hang In There.

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.

Fear doesn’t always look like screaming or hiding — sometimes, it’s silent, steady, and paralyzing. In this episode, we explore the many layers of fear that keep survivors in abusive relationships: fear of being alone, not being believed, losing stability, or facing retaliation. We unpack how fear is used as a weapon — and how understanding it is the first step toward reclaiming power. 

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.

This episode explores why leaving an abusive relationship is often more complicated than it seems.  We talk about the emotional manipulation, fear, financial dependence, and isolation that often keep survivors stuck, sometimes for years. 

You'll also hear practical advice for friends and family on how to support someone in an abusive situation with compassion, patience, and understanding, without adding pressure or blame.

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.

Emotional abuse isn’t always obvious—it can be quiet, gradual, and hard to recognize. In this episode, we explore how abuse can show up in subtle ways and how to begin identifying the patterns that often go unseen. 

If you’ve ever questioned your experience or felt something wasn't right, this episode offers clarity and validation. 

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.

Welcome to the first episode of Hang In There. Meet your host—a survivor of emotional abuse—who’s using her voice to create a safe space for others to feel seen, supported, and strong. 

In this intro, you’ll learn what inspired the podcast, what to expect in future episodes, and how we’re building a community rooted in hope, healing, and strength.

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.

Hang In There is a powerful podcast shining a light on the often-overlooked realities of emotional and non-physical abuse. Through honest stories and heartfelt conversations, we raise awareness, break the silence, and build a supportive community for survivors. Whether you're on your own healing journey or want to better understand the hidden impact of abuse, this podcast offers hope, education, and the reminder that no one has to go through it alone. 

The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance.

The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health.

The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only.

For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.