Meet Kelley! Sh'e pretty incredible and in this episode she will speak about her abusive husband who she was with for over 40 years. Kelley has a lot of wisdom and her healing journey has been beautiful to watch. I know you will get a lot from her story. Take a listen.

One of the OG Wayward Women Founders, Lara is passing the Torch on to Michelle and sharing her final story. Her story is her experience as a young USMC wife whose former spouse came home with severe PTSD. As we say in this episode, we appreciate our vets and this is not a reflection of any military branch and does not mean all veterans are abusive. Lara is proud of where is today and grateful to share her story as her final chapter of being on the Wayward Women Podcast. Much love, Lara + Michelle

Ok not really but we're back after a year long much needed break! Join us today as we talk about who we are and where we're at. New guests coming up soon.

xoxo,

Lara & Michelle

We are back! We have an amazing episode for you that was recorded in April of 2022. It's unedited and in raw form.

We know some of our listeners will identify with Sam's story.

Think abuse happens *just* to women? Think again. Meet Tom. Tom is a single dad. Tom juggles. Literally, he juggles :)  

He also volunteers in hospice, has worked a great job for decades, has a smile that lights up a room, and raised two kids on his own. Tom also experienced an abusive marriage. Join us as we partner with Speak Your Truth (www.speakyourtruth.today) to hear Tom's story. Hannah also proudly announce Men's Domestic Violence Awareness Day, October 25, 2022 being the first official one EVER. 

In society, we forget that men also experience abuse, abuse isn't always physical and men often are shamed and unaware they are being abused so it goes unreported. Men also have the highest suicide rate in the country. Let's help support men and allow space to give them a voice as well. Remember, it's HUMANS who are hurting, and humans of all gender need to be heard. 

Website: www.speakyourtruth.today

Facebook: @speak.your.truth.today

Instagram: @speakyourtruth.today

Pinterest: @speakyourtruth_today

LinkedIn: @speakyourtruthtoday

We (as ALWAYS) are thrilled to have the fabulous Hannah Hollander on the show! Hannah shared her compelling story with us in Season 2 as well as with a guest survivor, Lisa, in Season 3.

Hannah's organization Speak Your Truth is an INCREDIBLE organization that encourages, educates and provides emotional support for survivors as well as for people who may be curious about what is happening in their lives and relationships. 

Please listen to this quick podcast episode to learn about Run the Globe (how you can help Speak Your Truth Today get up to $40,000) just by logging your miles!! No running necessary, no donations necessary (though very welcome and helpful)

Hannah also drops a HUGE announcement about Men's DV advocacy (October 25th!) you won't want to miss!! 

Important Links below:

Run the Globe: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Everywhere/RUNtheGlobe

Speak Your Truth Blog (Survivor Spotlight): www.speakyourtruth.today/survivorspotlight

Facebook: Speak Your Truth Today 

Website: www.speakyourtruth.today

Facebook: @speak.your.truth.today

Instagram: @speakyourtruth.today

Pinterest: @speakyourtruth_today

LinkedIn: @speakyourtruthtoday

Today Michelle + I meet Traci. Traci left a violent situation for she and her son. Hear her story of what she went through, how she overcame it, and how despite having cancer today, she is still living her best life. We also want you to know that Traci is the sole provider for her family. If you feel moved to do so, please visit her go fund me page: https://gofund.me/86355b0d

Traci has so much wisdom and love to share. 

Imagine being abused.  Now imagine being abused and not having the means to escape or defend yourself or run away. Or being constantly body shamed as if you somehow deserve this abuse because you're disabled (i.e. "You should feel lucky to have me"). Join us as we welcome back Hannah Hollander, Founder of Speak Your Truth (www.speakyourtruth.today) and her colleague Lisa. Lisa is disabled, and has been in a Wheelchair since she was 2. After surviving sexual, physical, financial and emotional abuse, she found help through Speak Your Truth while going through her divorce, and now works with them. Lisa and Hannah shared some staggering truths:

April is also Sexual Assault Awareness month. Please consider donating to Speak Your Truth for their fundraising goal this month of $15,000. Anything helps!! They are truly doing amazing work. 

As always, thank you for listening!

xoxo, 

The Wayward Women

SAAM Facebook Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1338497509983907/

Website: www.speakyourtruth.today

Facebook: @speak.your.truth.today

Instagram: @speakyourtruth.today

Join us as we interview the one the only Priscilla. Co-founder of Lady Haha, a stand up comic, death doula, grief counselor, and all around badass who not only survived an abusive family but an abusive marriage, survived, escaped, and lived to not only tell about it, but share her journey, her growth and her heart. Phenomenal human being. Thanks for being with us Priscilla!

Meet Casey. Lara + Casey have been dear friends since 2012 when they were both young, bright eyed, hopeful, brand new yoga teachers. Their friendship has seen them through near a decade of life lived in it's full spectrum. When both found themselves in abusive relationships, and both forged their paths to get out, they had a conversation one night about how one day, they'd celebrate their freedom. Today is that day.

Join Lara + Casey as they reunite in person to to talk about being free, and the journey walked.

Thank you for being on our show Casey!!