Living African

This is part two of the interview with Anne Alobwede.

We continue our conversations around the topic of domestic abuse/violence. Domestic abuse and intimate partner violence have been rampant in the African community, and this issue needs immediate attention and action. With this sense of urgency, please help me spread the word and raise awareness of domestic abuse's reality. Extend a helping hand to the affected people by getting involved in the Non-profit organization, JustLikeYou(JLU)Global Foundation, or other organizations that supports the movement against domestic violence.

In this episode, we discuss Anne's experiences during her incarceration and time at the Ice Detention Center and how that has changed her perspective about life as a whole.

[00:01 – 07:43] Time in Prison

• Anne talks about her time in prison. Let's all learn from her story.
• • "Not all people labeled a 'felon' is a bad person."

[07:44 – 18:15] Life After Prison

• Anne discusses her struggles after her incarceration
• • Struggled to get accepted back to the community
  • A time for healing

• Anne's advice for people that have finished serving their sentence and are struggling to fit back into society
• Anne talks about how she is doing now after all of her struggles
• Anne gives a quick plug to JustLikeYou(JLU) Global Foundation

[19:58 – 21:56] Take Action

• Anne's advice for people experiencing abuse or are in an abusive relationship

[21:57 – 28:22] Closing Segment

• Get a copy of Anne's book, Scars to Stars, on Amazon.
• Connect with Anne. Links available below.
• Final thoughts and call to action

Tweetable Quotes:

"Life can take a different turn at any second and any minute. You never know." – Anne Alobwede

"You have to focus on those that care about you. Don't worry about the people that are backlashing you or saying things, negative things about you." – Anne Alobwede

"My mistake doesn't define me." – Anne Alobwede

Learn more about Anne Alobwede:

• Website: https://annealobwede.com/ 
• Instagram: @annealobwede
• Facebook: Anne Alobwede (/anne.alobwede.9)
• email: [email protected]

Support the JustLikeYou(JLU) Global Foundation, a non-profit organization that advocates for victims of domestic violence. Visit their website at www.justlikeyouglobal.com

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You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).

The story we will be highlighting today is the issue of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. This has been rampant in the African community and is also a topic of recent events that have garnered the attention of many. 

Today, we brought in our guest, Anne Alobwede, and in part one of this two-part episode, we discuss the relationship dynamic between a domestic abuse survivor and her abuser and the consequences she faced, which took her life in a different turn for the worse.

Please stay tuned and look forward to part two.

[00:01 – 07:06] Opening Segment

• I introduce the topic and guest for today’s episode

[07:07 – 11:26] Who is Anne Alobwede?

• Anne talks about her background and experience with domestic abuse.

[11:27 – 17:54] Domestic Abuse

• We talk about Anne’s book, Scars to Stars, a memoir that takes the reader through her journey of abuse, prison time, and immigration detention.
• Why people choose to stay in abusive relationships

[17:55 – 23:16] The Breaking Point of Abuse

• Taking drastic measures to deal with their physical, emotional, and mental trauma

• Why people are pushed to a corner and end up making a decision that they will regret.

[23:17 – 35:25] Support System

• The importance of having a good support system (from family, friends, or getting professional help)

Tweetable Quotes:

“You know, life is a choice. If you’re hurting and you don’t want to hurt anymore, and you’re sure you’ve got enough of this hurt to the point where you either do what you have to do to get out of it, or you wait for the hurt to eat you up to the point where it kills you...like it breaks you completely.” – Anne Alobwede

Resources Mentioned:

• Scars to Stars Anne Alobwede

Learn more about Anne Alobwede:

• Website: https://annealobwede.com/ 
• Instagram: @annealobwede
• Facebook: Anne Alobwede (/anne.alobwede.9)
• email: [email protected]

Support the JustLikeYou(JLU) Global Foundation, a Non-profit organization that advocates for victims of domestic violence. Visit their website at www.justlikeyouglobal.com

LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you!

You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at [email protected]. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more.

You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).

My name is Anyoh Fombad, and welcome to the Living African Podcast.

Join me as I embark on this journey where we uncover my fellow Africans' stories, help empower our communities, and bring awareness to our culture that's being threatened by social norms. I hope that this platform can provide a safe space for misunderstood African individuals to open up conversations and share our message to the world.

Tune in and look forward to our future episodes, and hear stories of what it feels like to be Living African in this modern society.

LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you!

You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at [email protected]. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more.

You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).