Today's podcast is all about supportive and being there as a friend and a great listening ear for someone in need who is suffering from the perils of Domestic Violence. 

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To my listeners, especially those who are experiencing the trauma of domestic violence, I get it.

I have walked in your shoes. I have experienced the physical pain and I have felt the shame that goes along with the not wanting anyone to know what you were experiencing, I get it.

I'm here to tell you today that you can make it. I might feel impossible. You might even be scared to death to move forward, I get it, but again, let me tell you that you can make it. 

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Why did you not just leave? It is so easy for someone on the outside looking in to ask the question. A question that is so degrading for the victim, a question somewhat excusing the abuser's behavior. The question should be "Why are YOU violent?" Right?

YouTube Video Credits: Private Violence Presents: Why We Stayed.

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Which is Harder; Letting Go? Moving On? or Starting Over?

"Letting go isn't the end of the world; it's the beginning of a new life." Author Unknown.

Letting go is hard to do because letting go of someone that you love can be hard.

Moving on can be super scary because of the unknown or where to go or what to do.

Starting over simply give you an opportunity to realize what was wrong in what you just experienced and what mistakes you made and them you can move forward with those learned lessons.

Why one is Harder? 

Special thank you to my guest panel: Marjetta, Sonya and Crissy. 

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Leaving the home that you know can be scary and the fear of the unknown can be paralyzing. 

Removing children from the home that they know can allow guilt to prevail.

Going to a domestic violence shelter can be one of the scariest moves that a victim makes but understanding that a shelter is there to help a "victim" gain independence, mobility, calm in one's life and overall SAFETY. 

If you are in an abusive situation, research resources in your community and call them to find out what they have available that can help you be in a better place in life.

Place To Prosper, Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a vision to end domestic violence and empower survivors to live healthy, independent lives free from violence. 

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 Intimate partner violence can be prevalent on college campuses too. According to Healing Abuse Working for Change, college-aged women (between 16-24) have the highest per capita rate of intimate partner violence. 21% of college students report having experienced dating violence by a current partner, and 32% of college students report experiencing dating violence by a previous partner. Peer pressure, the presence of drugs and alcohol, stressful schedules, tight-knit friend groups, and social media contribute to higher rates of abuse, sexual assault, and stalking for students. 

Special thanks to my Co-host, Mrs. Crissy and our amazing panelist of college students, Ms. Cashana, Ms. Neci and Ms. Kyla.

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Wisdom For The Soul:  A Podcast/Personal Blog created to provide growth spiritually, physically and financially with the wisdom based on experience from myself (Tee Mac) and others for a better and more productive life.

Join us as we talk about Healing For the Broken Hearted.

Check out "Wisdom for the Soul" on Facebook at @Wisdom4dasoul

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A dictionary definition of Self Esteem is the confidence in one's own worth or abilities; Self-Respect.

Some of the many causes of low self-esteem may include: Unhappy childhood where parents were extremely critical. Poor academic performance in school resulting in a lack of confidence, Ongoing stressful life events such as relationship breakdown, abuse or financial trouble to name a few.

Build your Self Esteem by believing in yourself.

Use Positive Self - Talk:

 I am healing, It's okay to have these feelings; my feelings are valid, I deserve love and respect as I am, I'm thankful for what my body can do for me; I'm strong and capable.

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Sometimes we wish that we could turn back the hands of time but in reality that will never be something that we will be able to accomplish. What I know now is what I wish she, the 20 year old me, had known. 

I speak to her and share with her the journey ahead. 

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