We’re diving deep into some heavy stuff. Our host is sharing her story about dealing with an abusive relationship that was a total nightmare. We're talking verbal abuse, gaslighting, and even physical abuse. It’s a tough story, but one that needs to be heard.
**Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about domestic violence, including verbal, psychological, and physical abuse within same-sex relationships. Listener discretion is advised, as the content may be triggering or distressing for some individuals.**
**The Network/La Red**: - A survivor-led organization that addresses partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities. - Provides free services, including safety planning, support groups, and legal advocacy. - Website: [tnlr.org](https://tnlr.org/)**National Domestic Violence Hotline**: - Offers confidential support and resources for anyone affected by domestic violence, including LGBTQ+ individuals. - Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local resources. - Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat online at [thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/)**GLBT National Help Center**: - Provides free and confidential support for LGBTQ+ individuals, including those experiencing domestic violence. - Offers peer support chat, hotline, and online resources. - Call: 1-888-843-4564 or chat online at [glbthotline.org](https://www.glbthotline.org/)**The Anti-Violence Project (AVP)**: - Offers support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes. - Provides counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, and community organizing. - Website: [avp.org](https://avp.org/)**Lambda Legal**: - Provides legal advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination, including in cases of domestic violence. - Offers resources on legal rights, protections, and strategies for survivors. - Website: [lambdalegal.org](https://www.lambdalegal.org/)**Fenway Health**: - Provides healthcare, counseling, and support services specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals, including survivors of domestic violence. - Offers resources on healthy relationships and LGBTQ+ affirming care. - Website: [fenwayhealth.org](https://fenwayhealth.org/)**RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)**: - Offers support for survivors of sexual violence, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. - Provides a hotline, online chat, and resources for survivors and their loved ones. - Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online at [rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/)**Trans Lifeline**: - Offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis, including those experiencing domestic violence. - Provides a hotline staffed by transgender volunteers. - Call: US: 877-565-8860, Canada: 877-330-6366, or visit [translifeline.org](https://translifeline.org/)