When most people hear the word “abuse,” they think of bruises, broken bones, or raised voices. But abuse doesn’t always leave visible marks, and that’s exactly why so much of it goes unrecognized.

In this episode of Walk With Me!, David Torres explores the many forms of abuse that exist beyond physical violence, including emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, sexual, and coercive control. Through personal reflection, research-backed insight, and real-world examples, this episode names the kinds of harm that often hide in plain sight and the lasting impact they leave behind.

This conversation is about awareness without shame, accountability without cruelty, and recognizing that harm doesn’t need to be visible to be real. Whether you’re reflecting on your own experiences, supporting someone you love, or examining your own behavior, this episode invites you to see abuse more clearly so that healing can begin.

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Seeking help is not weakness, it is the first real step toward change.

National Domestic Violence Hotline - They can help locate accountability-based programs in your area

• 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• https://www.thehotline.org

National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

• https://nnedv.org

1in6 (also supports accountability conversations around sexual harm)

• https://1in6.org

Men Stopping Violence (education & accountability model)

• https://menstoppingviolence.orgVisit

Visit the website for full episodes, additional context, and our ever-growing list of domestic violence and sexual assault resources:

• https://www.walkwithmepod.com

You can also submit resources, reflections, or topics you’d like us to explore in future episodes.

If this episode resonated with you, you’re not alone. You’re invited to share your reflections anonymously or openly for future follow-up episodes where listener voices will help guide the conversation forward.

Until then — take care of yourself.
And I’ll see you on the path.

Change doesn’t start with answers. It begins with awareness.

In this first episode of Walk With Me!, David Torres shares a deeply personal part of his story: growing up surrounded by abuse, carrying those learned patterns into adulthood, and reaching a moment where a decision had to be made. Repeat what was modeled… or choose something different.

This episode explores how early exposure to violence and control can quietly shape reactions, relationships, and identity and how recognizing that blueprint is often the first real step toward change. Through honest reflection and lived experience, this conversation centers accountability without shame and the power of choosing a different path, even when that choice is uncomfortable.

This episode isn’t about perfection or having everything figured out. It’s about naming what was learned, questioning what no longer fits, and understanding that healing often begins with one conscious decision.

Join the conversation, share your reflections, and walk with the community:

• YouTube: @WalkWithMe-Podcast
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkwithme.podcast/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@walkwithmepod
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walk-with-me-podcast-341201356/

Seeking help is not weakness, it is the first real step toward change.

Visit the website for full episodes, additional context, and an ever-growing list of local (Colorado) and national domestic violence and sexual assault resources:

• https://www.walkwithmepod.com

You can also submit resources, reflections, or topics you’d like explored in future episodes. This space grows with the community.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
• 24/7 confidential support for domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and relationship abuse
• 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• https://www.thehotline.org

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
• National Sexual Assault Hotline, survivor support, online chat, and education
• 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• https://www.rainn.org

VictimConnect Resource Center
• Confidential referrals for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, trafficking, and more
• 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
• Chat available
• https://victimconnect.org

If this episode resonated with you, you’re not alone. You’re invited to rate and review the podcast, share it with someone who might need it, or reach out to share your thoughts for a future follow-up episode where listener voices help guide the conversation forward.

Until then, take care of yourself.
And I’ll see you on the path.