HERE with Felicia Conner

In this episode, I talk with inspirational speaker and true champion for domestic abuse survivors, Alison Fischer. She shares her experience with domestic violence and how she was able to get herself and her children out of that situation, start a new life, and find love again. Now she uses her story and experiences to provide support to domestic abuse survivors.
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You can connect with Alison via messaging on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondfischer/⁣
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If you need to talk to someone you can always contact your local crisis center or RAINN's national hotline via chat on their website at rainn.org or by calling at 1-800-656-HOPE.

Sharing her story publicly for the first time, this brave woman shares her experiences of abuse as a young girl and later in her marriage. She requested to remain anonymous but shares her story and lessons learned in hopes to inspire others and let them know they are not alone.

So many amazing lessons in this episode you will not want to miss it.  I am truly grateful she trusted us with her story because there is so much we can learn from her.

If you need to talk to someone you can always contact your local crisis center or RAINN's national hotline via chat on their website at rainn.org or by calling at 1-800-656-HOPE.

In this episode, I talk to Gloria Higuera about how she healed after the sexual abuse she experienced as a child and what it was like navigating being a mother and a wife. She is so eloquent and inspiring, this is definitely an episode you do not want to miss.

If you need to talk to someone you can always contact your local crisis center or RAINN's national hotline via chat on their website at rainn.org or by calling at 1-800-656-HOPE.

In episode 6 I have the joy of talking with documentary filmmaker, Jennifer Ilene Perry. Her new film "The Goddess Within" is a beautiful "high art feature documentary film on female sexuality." We talk about her film, female sexuality, fate, magic and more.

My Review of the film:
I have to say, I am in awe of your film. It so beautifully and powerfully portrays, not only the female body but also the pain, joy, struggle, and power of women. The women in your movie are so brave and honest, I was captivated by their stories and strength. I hope that everyone sees this film and celebrates it! I hope it inspires compassionate conversations and changes with how society treats sexuality and women’s bodies. Thank you so much for creating this and I cannot wait to see what you create next. Your voice is needed in this world!

You can find Jennifer and her film on Instagram @jenniferismagic and @thegoddesswithindocfilm

Also, check out Jennifer's story on the Simple Habit app!

If you need to talk to someone you can always contact your local crisis center or RAINN's national hotline via chat on their website at rainn.org or by calling at 1-800-656-HOPE.

In this episode, author Yessica Reedy shares her experience with domestic abuse and her journey back to herself. I cried during the interview and when editing it. Her conversation really opened me up to see myself in a different way and I think she will for you too.

“We don't have to live the way we used to, even if that was only yesterday.” - Yessica Reedy

Where to find Yessica:
Website/blog: https://www.crushingthechrysalis.com/
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/yessicareedy

Yessica's Books:
“Memoirs of a Warrior Dragon Slayer: There's Room for More”
“Uncovering My Sins”

If you need to talk to someone you can always contact your local crisis center or RAINN's national hotline via chat on their website at rainn.org or by calling at 1-800-656-HOPE.

In this episode, Jordan, creator of the blog "Chaos and a Coffee Break," shares with us her story of abuse and how it affected her life from childhood into adulthood.

Jordan's Blog:  https://chaosandacoffeebreak.com/


If you need to talk to someone you can always contact your local crisis center or RAINN's national hotline via chat on their website at rainn.org or by calling at 1-800-656-HOPE.

In this episode, I talk about the different things that have helped me on my journey to healing.

In this episode, I tell you my personal story of abuse and how it affected me to help bring awareness to the many ways this type of trauma can affect someone's life. I hope this will help others understand what may be going on if they have a loved one who has experienced abuse, be able to look for signs and offer support. I also hope that if someone is experiencing the same feelings, they know they are not alone and it can get better.

**I do talk about my experience of abuse so if you are not in a place in your journey to hear a story like this, you may want to skip this episode and I will look forward to reconnecting with you in the next episode.**

If you need to talk to someone you can always contact your local crisis center or RAINN's national hotline via chat on their website at rainn.org or by calling at 1-800-656-HOPE.

The Here podcast addresses the subject of sexual abuse and allows people to release their stories, taking away the power it has had over their lives. It hopes to inspire awareness, understanding, prevention, and healing. Int his episode Felicia convers why she started the HERE Podcast and what to expect. Instagram @herepodcastFacebook @herepodcastTwitter @theherepodcastwww.herepodcast.com