In this episode, Sherna Alexander Benjamin discusses some of the effects of fatalistic thinking, drawing on her experience. She defines fatalistic "as any period in a person’s life where fatalistic thinking guides their behaviors and shapes their life experiences to the point where an individual lives in fear. Believes that regardless of what they do, fatality will mar their life. So they live each day waiting to experience some type of fatality, setback, challenge, or adversity." Contributing to what Alexander Benjamin calls 'Prospective Crisis Mode' (PCM) and living life in a 'shoe drop mode' (SDM). She shares tips one can incorporate into their life patterns to support personal growth and development toward wholeness.  

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The dynamics of violence continue to keep persons who experience violence in challenging, complex situations. Simultaneously those who perpetrate violence use interpersonal relationships to diminish the credibility of victims when they break their silence. In this episode, Sherna Alexander Benjamin highlights some pertinent points using the lens of a thriving survivor for persons who develop responses to violence.

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Leaving a relationship where acts of violence have been integrated into the daily life of the relationship is not an easy task. On the contrary, it's one of a person's hardest decisions. Because the layers of these decisions are many. Life, death, fear, emotional bonding, lack of sustainable resources, support systems, education, and more form pillars for this decision. Join us as we discuss the decision to leave.

This week Sherna Alexander Benjamin and Elizabeth Francis discus the issue of leaving violent relationships this week here on #UnFrilled with the topic "So You Want to Leave." 

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For victims of violence navigating beyond the environments of violence can be challenging. Engaging with social services and legal systems can be challenging and intimidating. Navigating ones internal disorientation can be challenging compounded by systems, cultural and social norms that act as barriers to advancing.For victims its not as easy to leave as many believe. When victims do leave its not as easy as many believe to receive immediate and medium-term support. When victims reach out for support to leave its not as easy as many believe.