In this episode, Laura discusses how abuse in her childhood lead to the normalization of violence ultimately resulting in her being vulnerable to experience abuse as an adult. Laura discusses the events that led to her leaving the abusive relationship and the long custody battles that followed. Laura’s story demonstrates the importance of teaching the youth what healthy relationships look like and calls for the legal system to remove barriers that keep survivors in danger. 

If you would like to purchase Laura’s book please click the link :  

https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Women-Laura-F-Hannah/dp/1717858767/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&fbclid=IwAR0cU8hfA2khkPBt36eU8-10XBGE9neCXa_3AZRArOZzBVvEZONAU57ytFg&qid=1563502659&ref_=tmm_pap_title_0&sr=8-4 

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look up the title " Strong Women: The Poetry of Abuse" by Laura Hannah