Gwena's friend anonymously shares her story of emotional and physical abuse. If you or a loved one is in need of immediate assistance, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. It is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Gwena's fiance, Jeff Dalton, interviews Gwena about her experience when she went to a women's shelter to escape her abusive ex-husband. If you are in need of help please call the national Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Gwena describes how to prepare to leave an abusive relationship in case of a sudden emergency using statistics and tips from www.loveisrespect.org. If you or a loved one is in immediate danger and need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Gwena's son, Michael, shares his experience with domestic violence and how it shaped him in Part I of II.

If you or a loved one is in need of immediate assistance, the National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233.

Gwena share some things that well-meaning people said to her when they found out she was being abused that were actually hurtful or damaging. Listen to this podcast and avoid unintentionally making the situation worse for your friend or loved one who is being abused. Gwena also shares a very important question to ask yourself that can help you determine if you are being abused! If you are a loved one is in need of immediate assistance, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. It is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Gwena describes the eight different categories indicating potential domestic violence in a relationship. You can find a visual of the wheel at www.theduluthmodel.org and follow along. Healthy ways to react to any potential indications will be discussed in a future podcast. If you are a loved one is need of immediate assistance please call the National Center for Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Caution: Graphic material contained in this podcast episode. Gwena shares about that fateful night when her ex husband strangled and suffocated her, as well as a little bit about how God provided for her and the boys when she finally left her abusive ex husband. If you or a loved one is in need of immediate help, please call the National domestic violence center hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Gwena gets vulnerable and shares Part I of her marriage story. Part 2 will be forthcoming. Hope this episode touched someone. Be sure to listen soon to Part 2 for amazing testimony of how God blessed her and the children when she stepped out in blind faith. Please let me know your thoughts and comments. If you or a loved one is in need of immediate help, please do not hesitate to call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Gwena answers your questions on how to help your friend who is being abused. She shares 12 signs your friend could be in an abusive relationship from the Domestic Violence website, as well as 15 practical steps you can take to assist your abused friend according to both a Huffpost article and the Office on Women's Health. Grab your pen and get ready to take notes! If you or a loved one is in need of immediate help or support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233.