This is a question we do not address enough.  I have never been asked this.  The survivors I have interacted with have never been asked.

I think people assume that once a survivor leaves, they feel relieved, happy, joyous…

Partly, yes.  But in reality, its so much more complicated.

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Today we discuss self care.  What is is, how to practice is, and why it is an important tool for everyone.  

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The internet loves to label someone as TRIGGERED The colloquial internet definition has become shorthand for: I am upset But when discussing survivors of domestic violence, being triggered means something extremely different and a lot more nuanced And knowing what a trigger is, and how to respond can be the difference between supporting a survivor, or echoing their abuser. 

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Hey guys!  Couple announcements and an incredible guest interview!

Once again, we are in voting season! For those of us who have mail in ballots, no excuses.  Time to get out out vote!

And if you are looking for an incredible candidate who will be a fierce advocate for Washington...

T’wina Nobles is running for State Senate in the 28th district.   Nobles is an advocate for representing, empowering, and elevating women and girls, especially young women of color.  She is the founder of Ladies First (@Ladies1stOrg) and if elected, will be the sole Black voice in the Washington State Senate. 

We discuss her work with Ladies First, her reaction to the recent Black Lives Matter protests, and her thoughts around ¨Defund the Police.¨   

Check out her website https://twinanobles.com/ and Twitter: @TwinaNobles

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In the next couple months, our nation will reach a critical moment that could redefine our lives for the next few years.

We have an opportunity to voice our concerns about diminishing women's rights, channel our anger and frustration over our country's failure to reckon with White Supremacy, and reshape the governing body to those who we believe represent our values and morals.

Today, a discussion with a candidate who´s issues reflect the intersection of homelessness, racism, immigration, and domestic violence. 

Sharlett Mena is running for the 29th Legislative District in Washington State.   Find out more at her website https://www.sharlettmena.org/ 

Check her out on Instagram: @electsharlett and Twitter: @ElectSharlett

As fond as we are of asking ¨Why doesn't she just leave?¨, it's hard to find shelter if you’re a domestic violence survivor.

In the US, the first battered women's shelters did not exist before 1970.  Fast forward to 2020, and the demand still outweighs the available resources.

The perception that finding emergency shelter is "easy" is dangerously misleading.

Today we discuss the reality.

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