Host Jake Deptula and Family Law Attorney Michele Locke sit down with Justine, a former military wife and domestic abuse survivor, from episode three of lovelustfear, "You're Never Allowed to Leave Me." They discuss the challenges military spouses face in abusive relationships, the complexities of navigating the court system, and the biases that can impact legal outcomes. They also explore the journey of finding love and healing after trauma, the power dynamics within abusive relationships, and the vital importance of sharing survivor stories.

Topics: abusive relationships, power dynamics, military spouses, survivor stories, healing, love, toxic relationship, military, support, court system, biases, listening, comfortable environments, survivors, domestic violence

Justine - Episode Link
"You’re Never Allowed To Leave Me"
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lovelustfear-justine-youre-never-allowed-to-leave-me/id1735876283?i=1000653439092
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bNWUWoj1deSI8kcANsGpo?si=7945e7c09356460e

links
Michele Locke
https://www.michelelocke.com/
https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/
Military Spouse Support 
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Talk: 1.800.342.9647
Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers, and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges, and thrive. As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Defense Department-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation, and deployment tools, and much more.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)
Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788 
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline
https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

Justine - Episode Link
"You’re Never Allowed To Leave Me"
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bNWUWoj1deSI8kcANsGpo?si=7945e7c09356460e

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