Lara shares her story of the years in an abusive relationship, and how she got out of it. There are some details of the abuse which may be difficult to hear for some listeners. She shares where she found her strength and different programs that specifically help women escape abuse. 

In this episode my mom and I go through when I was struggling with anorexia and bulimia. The things that were, and would have been helpful as well as what made it difficult.

These are some links to local (learning) activities and therapies that would be great to try that we talked about in the last 10 minutes.

Kreative kiln (pottery) Pleasant  Grove, UT
https://www.thekreativekiln.com/

Pottery and ceramics/ painting Spanish Fork, UT
https://www.wildflowerbymaijo.com/

Painting on your time, anywhere by ordering a kit
https://paintnightpallet.com/

Color me mine Provo,UT
https://provo.colormemine.com/

Monthly subscription to home DIY projects
https://www.projecthomediy.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7COBhC2ARIsANsPATGKyrRFVknV-Ja1Ye3WHLHcXsY_k_HRyvvifAes12qi8C2NkHcV-r8aAgrTEALw_wcB

Amazon.com and search birdhouse kits or 3D puzzles there are so many fun things to create. Better yet use smile.Amazon.com and choose a place for Amazon to donate every time you make a purchase. (No extra charge to you)

In person and online therapy sessions
https://www.maplecanyontherapy.com/

https://utaheatingdisorder.com/

I want to sponsor your first class, or first therapy session up to $75 so you can begin recovering.
My email is [email protected] I want to help because there is so much life and light beyond your eating disorder. I know reaching out is incredibly difficult so your identity will always be confidential with me. 

https://youtu.be/FAyIWcKTXrw This is the talk referenced in our conversation. 

In this episode Maurina shares about the day her son passed away, and how their family got through it. She also shares things that are helpful, and unhelpful in their on going journey of healing. 

Vicki shares her experience with getting 504 plans for two of her boys, and how she advocates for them.  Below are links for help and information about 504 plans. 

https://familyvoices.org/affiliates/states/ut/

https://raisingspecialkids.org.  (For Arizona)

We share our perspective of Vanessa being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and how life has changed.