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  • 308. Keep Sending Us Your Stories (It's Easy)

    Hello, it's Bill Mitchell, your host of WHEN DATING HURTS.

    Here's what I'd like for you to do:

    I am inviting you, our WHEN DATING HURTS listeners, to contribute a 2-3 minute audio recording of your survivor story (or your thoughts about dating abuse or domestic violence) to be included in a future episode.

    This initiative is specifically for those of you who may not want to do a full interview, but wish to share your dating abuse or domestic violence experiences.

    Who can participate? You! What should you share?:

    • Survivors: Whether you are currently free from abuse or in the midst of working your way out, we want to hear your story.

    • Friends and Family: Those who have witnessed the journey of a survivor. Or, maybe you want to share your point of view. Your words can save someone listening to what you share.

    • Podcast Listeners: If you have been helped by WHEN DATING HURTS, and you wish to share their thoughts, we would love to hear from you.

    There are no strict categories; you can share a story, a current situation, or just whatever is on your mind.

    Your submission process is very easy:

    1. Record: Simply use the voice memo app on your phone and record your thoughts.

    2. If you make mistakes: Don't worry. We all make mistakes. Simply take a pause and restart your thoughts. I will be happy to edit and bring out the best version of your story. Your willingness to join is what is most important.

    3. Anonymity: To ensure your privacy and safety, all stories need to remain anonymous. If you mention names, please create those names.

    4. Send: Use the "share" button in your voice memo app to email the file to [email protected]. I will take it from there.

    Our goal:

    We want to encourage listeners who live in unhealthy relationships to find safe ways to break free. You can help!

    We want to remind listeners, worldwide, they are not alone. Speaking together, we can make life better for thousands.

    By sharing your perspective, you could be providing the motivation another listener needs to work to save their own life. Your words are powerful.

    Thank you

    Thank you for listening and subscribing to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. Now you can be part of our growing community by telling the world the truth about dating abuse and domestic violence.

    Bill Mitchell


    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min
  • 307. Stalking Interview with Texas Divorce Lawyer & Former Judge Michele Locke: Expert Advice on Stalking & Domestic Violence

    Why this interview matters

    If you’ve ever been stalked, controlled, or feared for your safety while trying to leave a toxic relationship, this conversation is for you.

    In this powerful stalking interview, Texas divorce lawyer and former Associate Judge Michele Locke breaks down exactly how stalking works, how it escalates into domestic violence, and what legal tools actually protect victims — especially during and after divorce.

    We sat down with Michele for her popular Friday Instagram Live (every week at 4 PM Texas time). What started as a focused discussion on stalking quickly expanded into critical territory: coercive control, emotional abuse, physical danger, and the hidden legal realities of divorcing an abusive partner.

    Michele Locke’s credentials

    • Practicing Texas divorce attorney

    • Former Associate Judge in Texas

    • Recognized expert on family law and domestic violence cases

    Michele Locke joined the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast twice in 2025 for deep-dive episodes on divorce from an abusive marriage. Those interviews are essential listening if you’re considering separation, protective orders, or rebuilding after abuse.
    Highly recommended — search “Michele Locke When Dating Hurts” or check the podcast archives.

    Special thanks to Michele Locke for this raw, no-fluff interview. We’re already planning her next return — she always delivers game-changing insights.

    Want to watch the full Instagram Live?

    Catch Michele every Friday at 4 PM Texas time:
    👉 Follow & join her live: @attorneymichelelocke

    This episode is for anyone dealing with stalking, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, or an abusive divorce. You are not alone — and there are real legal strategies that work.

    WHEN DATING HURTS – Real stories, expert advice, and the truth about dangerous dating and relationships.

    🎧 Listen / Watch now

    🔗 Subscribe for WHEN DATING HURTS for future episodes with Michele Locke

    Thank you for listening,

    Bill Mitchell


    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  • 306. Send Us Your Story (It's Easy)

    Hello, it's Bill Mitchell, your host of WHEN DATING HURTS.

    Here's what I'd like for you to do:

    I am inviting you, our WHEN DATING HURTS listeners, to contribute a 2-3 minute audio recording of your survivor story (or your thoughts about dating abuse or domestic violence) to be included in a future episode.

    This initiative is specifically for those of you who may not want to do a full interview, but wish to share your dating abuse or domestic violence experiences.

    Who can participate? You! What should you share?:

    • Survivors: Whether you are currently free from abuse or in the midst of working your way out, we want to hear your story.

    • Friends and Family: Those who have witnessed the journey of a survivor. Or, maybe you want to share your point of view. Your words can save someone listening to what you share.

    • Podcast Listeners: If you have been helped by WHEN DATING HURTS, and you wish to share their thoughts, we would love to hear from you.

    There are no strict categories; you can share a story, a current situation, or just whatever is on your mind.

    The submission process is very easy:

    1. Record: Simply use the voice memo app on your phone and record your thoughts.

    2. If you make mistakes: Don't worry. We all make mistakes. Simply take a pause and restart your thoughts. I will be happy to edit and bring out the best version of your story. Your willingness to join is what is most important.

    3. Anonymity: To ensure your privacy and safety, all stories need to remain anonymous. If you mention names, please create those names.

    4. Send: Use the "share" button in your voice memo app to email the file to [email protected]. I will take it from there.

    Our goal:

    We want to encourage listeners who live in unhealthy relationships to find safe ways to break free. You can help!

    We want to remind listeners, worldwide, they are not alone. Speaking together, we can make life better for thousands.

    By sharing your perspective, you could be providing the motivation another listener needs to work to save their own life. Your words are powerful.

    Thank you

    Thank you for listening and subscribing to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. Now you can be part of our growing community by telling the world the truth about dating abuse and domestic violence.

    Bill Mitchell


    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
  • 305. Nichole Schmidt - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Gabby Petito's Mother

    This is part two of my interview with Nichole Schmidt, the Mother of Gabby Petito.

    Most of you remember the Gabby Petito story as it unfolded on national news across this country.

    When the reports said this young woman, traveling in a van out west with her boyfriend, had not been heard from for days, I admit I thought he probably killed her. Unfortunately, my intuition was correct.

    I wanted to speak with Gabby's parents right away, but guessed it would never happen. But now it did.

    In two episodes, I speak with Gabby's mother, Nichole Schmidt, on the WHEN DATING HURTS podcast.

    QUICK NOTES:

    • You will hear us mention a documentary in our chat. It is the 2025 Gabby Petito documentary you can see on Netflix. It is worth your time.

    • Also, Gabby's parents were divorced when she was very young, but they stayed in close touch in an amicable fashion. Gabby's mother and father married others, and all four parents are involved in the Gabby Petito Foundation.

    The Gabby Petito Foundation is driving real change in the fight against domestic violence and missing persons. Inspired by Gabby's legacy, their mission is to take action on the front lines, partnering with organizations and equipping communities and first responders with the tools, training, and support they need to prevent and respond collectively to violence, and to protect those at risk.

    Gabby Petito Foundation

    Gabby's Blog

    Get Involved with Gabby Petito Foundation


    Thank you for listening and subscribing to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast.

    Bill Mitchell

    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The ⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  • 304. Nichole Schmidt - Pt 1 of 2 Pts - Gabby Petito's Mother

    This is part one of our two-part interview with Nichole Schmidt , the Mother of Gabby Petito.

    Most of you remember the Gabby Petito story as it unfolded on national news across this country.

    When the reports said this young woman, traveling in a van out west with her boyfriend, had not been heard from for days, I admit I thought he probably killed her. Unfortunately, my intuition was correct.

    I wanted to speak with Gabby's parents right away, but guessed it would never happen. But now it did.

    In two episodes, I speak with Gabby's mother, Nichole Schmidt, on the WHEN DATING HURTS podcast.

    QUICK NOTES:

    • You will hear us mention a documentary in our chat. It is the 2025 Gabby Petito documentary you can see on Netflix. It is worth your time.

    • Also, Gabby's parents were divorced when she was very young, but they stayed in close touch in an amicable fashion. Gabby's mother and father married others, and all four parents are involved in the Gabby Petito Foundation.

    The Gabby Petito Foundation is driving real change in the fight against domestic violence and missing persons. Inspired by Gabby's legacy, their mission is to take action on the front lines, partnering with organizations and equipping communities and first responders with the tools, training, and support they need to prevent and respond collectively to violence, and to protect those at risk.

    ⁠Gabby Petito Foundation⁠

    ⁠Gabby's Blog⁠

    ⁠Get Involved with Gabby Petito Foundation⁠


    Thank you for listening and subscribing to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast.

    Bill Mitchell

    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  • 298. Re-released - Nurse Laura Clary, BSN, RN - Revisiting a Most-Informative Episode

    We are bringing back one of our most educational episodes. It was recorded a few years back soon after we met Nurse Laura Clary at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Listen to Ms.Clary and see domestic violence from her point of view as a professional.

    Few have as many credentials added to their names as this amazing woman. Allow me to introduce you to Laura Clary, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A.

    There is much to be learned from someone who has accumulated such a vast amount of knowledge.

    Laura has been a registered nurse for 11 years. In 2010, she completed her Forensic Nursing training at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and joined the GBMC team as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. She has been the Clinical Program Manager of the GBMC SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) & Domestic Violence Program since 2014.

    Laura is certified to care for patients who have been victims of sexual assault, rape, child abuse/neglect, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. Laura obtained her National professional certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner from the International Association of Forensic Nurses in 2013.

    Laura is a Board of Nursing approved Forensic Nurse Examiner Instructor and an active member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses, as well as the Maryland Child Abuse Medical Providers (CHAMP), and is Chair of the Baltimore County Sexual Assault Response team.

    In May of 2017, she was nationally recognized when she was awarded the title of “America’s Most Amazing Nurse” by Prevention Magazine and additionally awarded Baltimore County, Maryland’s Woman of the Year in 2018.

    She sees the worst that can happen. That's when she brings her best.

    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast.

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠


    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

    The ⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠The Hotline.org ⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠LoveIsRespect⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠RAINN.org⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  • 303. WHEN DATING HURTS - Opinions from Around the World

    In this episode, you will hear what the world says about WHEN DATING HURTS heading into 2026.

    An open-ended search underscored what we have been trying to accomplish is being achieved. We could not be happier. You should listen.

    We gathered a lot of information, then we used a computer-generated voice to read it back for us.

    In 2026, we look forward to delivering more episodes with survivors describing how they regained their lives. It's our hope new survivor stories will give current victims the tools they need to regain their precious freedom. That is the core mission of WHEN DATING HURTS.

    Bill Mitchell

    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

    The ⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min
  • 302. Re-Releasing "Jill" - An Abusive Relationship That Ended 31 Years Ago. Or Did It?

    Has it ended? Not yet. Not in the mind of Marcus.

    We are re-releasing this episode because it is so strong showing the warning signs we mention so often on WHEN DATING HURTS.

    Jill began dating Marcus when she was 16. He was a few years older but seemed to be everything she wanted. Unfortunately, he brought plenty of trouble with him.

    Listen to Jill, who lives in Canada, as she takes us through falling in love with a guy who used all the classic tactics seen in unhealthy relationships. No matter what she faced with him, she continued to think he was "the one", and she stayed with him nine long years. 

    You will witness how hard it is to break off a relationship even when it holds few upsides. See how getting out rests on the ability of the abused person to find all of the strength needed to get out and stay out.

    Jill does not hold back in her description of balancing her troublesome love life and a home life with difficult parents. She had nowhere to turn. 

    You might share this episode with teens who need to hear it. Let Jill educate those you care about and worry about. Her story will stay with them and you. Here is someone who lived what she talks about.

    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠


    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

    The ⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠The Hotline.org ⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠LoveIsRespect⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠RAINN.org⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr 16 min
  • 299. End of 2025 Wrap-Up with WDH Host, Bill Mitchell

    On our "End of 2025" episode, it's just me answering your questions. I hope this is the kind of information you would like to hear.

    The questions are ones I hear most often from listeners.

    I hope you have a healthy and happy holiday season. This time of year is stressful for a lot of us–especially when we have lost loved ones.

    I try my best to focus on what is here now. I appreciate this podcast is popular, because it is a useful place where I can help people all around the world.

    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast.

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠


    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

    The ⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
  • 301. Anna Astwood - A Return Visit from a Survivor of Severe Dating Violence

    We are excited to have Anna Astwood return. Anna's first visit was in early 2025.

    Anna is a survivor of teen dating violence that occurred about 25 years ago. She has lived with this trauma every day since then. As a survivor of both sexual assault and teen dating violence from the ages of 12 to 18 years old, she knows the pain and the guilt of what relationship violence brings. She knows healing can take place.

    In this episode, Anna will tell us what she is doing now–which includes finishing her book which will be published in 2026. She also speaks about healthy relationships in elementary school classes.

    We have to say how proud we are of Anna. She has taken her pain and used it as motivation.

    Here are links to Anna's lifesaving work:

    The "Love Doesn't Hurt" Mission Statement: ⁠Love Doesn’t Hurt ⁠is a nonprofit dedicated to ending teenage dating violence and supporting those affected through education, empowerment and community support. 

    Here you can ⁠find the Trauma Journal Anna created.⁠

    ⁠You can contact Anna Astwood at this link. ⁠

    Or email Anna: [email protected].


    Thank you for listening to WHEN DATING HURTS.

    Bill Mitchell


    NOTE:

    If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

    The ⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.


    HELPFUL RESOURCES:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠The Hotline.org ⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE

    • ⁠LoveIsRespect⁠ – Call 866-331-9474

    • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠RAINN.org⁠ – Call 800-656-4673

    • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988


    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,

    Bill Mitchell

    ⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠


    DISCLAIMER:

    The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

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