Dr. Christopher Hall is joined in this episode by Chantelle Branch. Branch is the author of two books, Decisions and Chained.  She is a Domestic Violence Advocate and founder of the My Fearless Future Project.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and we use this opportunity to discuss the prevalence of Domestic Violence in this country.  Dr. Hall and Branch discuss the types of abuse, the warning signs, and how to develop a safety plan to get out of a bad situation.

Once out of an abusive relationship, Branch offers the listeners ways to heal and how to learn to trust and live again.

Our Guest:  Chantelle Branch

Decisions

Chained: by Boundaries 

My Fearless Future Project

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE or call 800-799-7233

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In this episode, we are joined by Ms. Ladovia Washington. Ms. Washington's current position provides her with the opportunity to connect expectant mothers with much need resources. Ms. Washingon is no stranger to these situations because she was a teenage mother. We discuss her life, trials, sacrifices, and triumphs. Ms. Washington's story will inspire you!

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In this episode, J. Dionne Simmons joins us. Dionne is an educator, healthcare professional, and newlywed. We discuss how 2020, all of the events that have happened and how they have affected Dionne’s life and new marriage. He gives us a number of tips on how to make love last, even during a pandemic, and discusses his thoughts on what it takes to be successful in today’s climate. You do not want to miss his advice on taking medication!

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This episode of The Restorative Podcast is part 2 from the last episode called "Soul Survivor."  Our guest for this episode is Drake, the teenage son, of last episode's guest Shauna.  Drake gives us his perspective of what he watched his mother experience and how it has affected him.

Drake also answers questions about 2020 and all this year has thrown at us such as COVID-19, quarantining, the protest, riots, and his outlook about his future.

Domestic Violence not only affects the spouse who is being abused, but also any children that witness the abuse.

If you are in an abusive relationship, there is help out there for you.  If you cannot locate your local resources, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or thehotline.org. if you have an emergency, call 911 immediately.

The introduction contains a snippet of the song Rise Up (Prod. by The Polo Bear x SAM).

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In this episode, we discuss surviving an abusive relationship.  Shauna, after over twenty years of marriage, found herself in an abusive relationship.  She never thought that it could happen to her.  She tells us about the missed signs, types of abuse she experienced, and how she survived.  Domestic Violence not only affects the spouse who is being abused. but also any children that witness the abuse.

If you are in an abusive relationship, there is help out there for you.  If you cannot locate your local resources, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or thehotline.org. if you have an emergency, call 911 immediately.

The introduction contains a snippet of the song Finesse King (Prod. by The Polo Bear x SAM).

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