Gwena shares how the holidays can affect both victims and survivors of domestic violence. She also gives a few tips and pointers on activities we can do to help relieve some stress.

Gwena in Part 2 sharess not only her past but also some present circumstances so that hopefully you can see patterns in your own or your loved one's life that maybe have played a role in your acceptance of abuse in your life. She also encourages you to accept the unconditional and eternal love of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. He will never leave you nor forsake you, no matter what people do to you.

Gwena shares her own testimony of the events potentially leading up to allowing herself to be in an abusive marriage.

In this episode Gwena shares personal and heart-wrenching testimony about how and why we can and should protect our children from living in an abusive home. No one should ever feel guilty, but she shares just a couple of the consequences and side effects of doing what she thought was right at the time. We know you love your babies, so Mama, if you won't leave for yourself, please protect your children. Listen as Gwena shares her own personal testimony and tips for how to protect your children from being abused themselves.

In this episode Gwena shares as the Holy Spirit leads regarding domestic violence awareness month, her own story, why victims stay, her ministry to other women behind the scenes and what you can do to help another domestic abuse victim.

In this episode, Gwena discusses which is worse, emotional or physical abuse?

Gwena reads the rough draft of the Prologue for her new book to you, her audio listeners. Then she reads the first attention-catching sentences for Chapter One called "Puzzle Pieces.". If you are someone you know is being abused, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Thank you and God bless you!

Gwena briefly and vulnerably shares how she believes raising her children in an abusive home affected them. If you are a loved one is in need of immediate assistance or in danger, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Gwena gives several possible reasons why abuse victims stay so long in abusive relationships. She quotes statistics including information about the dangers to women leaving abusers and cites her own personal reasons she stayed so long in her relationship. If you or someone you love is in need of immediate help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Beneath the Grief Counselor responds to Episode here. Thank you!