I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsA podcast about surviving domestic and sexual violence. Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services explore the hope in what can seem like a hopeless situation. Our goal with “I’m Not in an Abusive Relationship” is to bring you stories of hope to inspire, and conversations with experts to offer insight and advice. The inspiration for the show and the name of the podcast came from a survivor. In her story, she referenced the fact that she didn’t see herself in an abusive relationship. She didn’t think it was “that bad.” Our hope is that anyone in that situation can hear their story in these episodes, find hope and find help. Hosted by Claudia Pahls and Dan Moyle.
If you need any resources, please visit the website. www.dasasmi.org or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023.
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Survivor Story - Using Poetry to Heal from Family Abuse - Author Carol White
April 13, 2022 09:10 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBCarol White, Doctor of Nursing Practice and abuse survivor, shares her mother's legacy of surviving her own abuse through publishing her mother's poetry. 'My mother was a survivor of domestic violence who, after 23 years of marriage, was able to escape her husband. She filed charges against him and carried those through to trial. But writing poetry was her lifeline. While she was alive, my mother did not have the confidence or money to bring her work to publication outside of entering poetr...
Year 3 of the Pandemic - How Are We Serving Our Clients?
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 31.8 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic that began in March of 2020 is now in its third year. While it seems we're in an improving environment, it's still something we're all dealing with. How has the pandemic affected DASAS's services over the last couple years? What are we looking to in the future? This DASAS panel explores these questions in this episode. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new episode e...
Survivor Story - Author Silas Caste, Interrupted Dreams
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBSilas Caste, single father of 2 boys and the author of Interrupted Dreams, joins Dan on this episode to share hi survivor story and his journey to becoming an author. His fictional thriller is based on the true events of his own story of domestic abuse and would-be murder. He says he wanted to write this book as a way to highlight attention to males who endure the consequences of domestic violence – and to offer hope and assurance that there is a way forward. Website: https://www.bulletheadb...
What is Intimate Partner Violence?
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWhat is intimate partner violence? Is intimate partner violence the same as domestic violence? What are the differences? The term intimate partner violence describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson explains where the current term intimate partner violence stems from and how it compares to the standard term domestic violence. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at...
Survivor Story - Surviving Childhood Abuse with Author Christina Vitagliano
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBChristina Vitagliano is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of the successful Family entertainment concept, Monster Mini Golf. She's also a survivor of childhood abuse. In this episode, Christina shares her story of overcoming an abusive childhood to build a multi-million dollar business. Having spent decades working on her memoir Every 9 Minutes, Christina hopes to share her story and touch listeners' hearts with her account of childhood abuse, empowering survivors to reclaim their li...
Surviving the Holidays as a Survivor
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBThe holidays can be tough for anyone. They're especially difficult for victims and survivors of abuse. Oftentimes they're immersed in family where their abuser lives. Or perhaps the question of, "Where is that nice person you were dating last year?" brings up all the emotions of surviving abuse. Whatever the case, Elizabeth Alderson, therapist at DASAS, offers insights into surviving the holidays as a survivor. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline a...
How St. Joe County Prosecutor's Office Helps Victims and Survivors
October 27, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBAssistant Prosecutor St Joe County Debbie Davis joins Claudia Pahls on this episode to discuss how the Court is helping victims of violence. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new episode each week. We publish every Wednesday morning at 8:00am. Subscribe to the weekly email newsletter here or at our website here. We appreciate your help in spreading the message of hope. You can help us r...
Survivor Story - How Amy Malin Finds Healing by Giving
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 51 years - 66.7 MBHost Dan Moyle met Amy Malin while conducting a business podcast interview. When she mentioned that she was a survivor of abuse, and how that was one factor in why she gave to others, Dan knew her story would resonate on I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. For over two decades, social entrepreneur Amy Malin "has worked at the intersection of Hollywood and philanthropy with her cause agency Trueheart where she connected celebrities and purpose-driven brands to team up for great causes." (sou...
Survivor Story - How Danielle Survived and Now Helps Others
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBHear Danielle’s survivor story and how she now helps others who face what she faced as a victim. Domestic Harmony Shelter - Hillsdale, MI Read Danielle's story by Tine University ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new episode each week. We publish every Wednesday morning at 8:00am. Subscribe to the weekly email newsletter here or at our website here. We appreciate your help in spreadin...
Serving the LGBTQ Community at the OutCenter of Southwest Michigan
June 30, 2021 22:08 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBMargo Pierce, Drop-In Center Facilitator at the OutCenter of Southwest Michigan, joins Dan Moyle in this conversation to close out Pride Month 2021. Margo is trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid, CRM, and recently Healthy Relationships (with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community). She and Dan talk about issues facing the LGBTQ+ Community including intimate partner violence, domestic abuse and more. OutCenter of Southwest Michigan ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call ou...
YWCA and LGBTQIA Resources for Survivors
June 23, 2021 20:31 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBDomestic abuse and sexual violence is often seen through a lens of cisgender, heterosexual relationships. It's an easy stereotype to fall back on. Unfortunately, abuse occurs across all relationship types, regardless of sexual or gender identity. J. Kyon, Community Impact Lead at the Kalamazoo YWCA, joins Dan Moyle on this episode to talk about the intersections of marginalized community members of the LGBTQIA+ Community as they face abuse while also facing societal judgements. Kalamazoo YW...
Surviving 'Shameguilt' After Abuse with Lois Hollis
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBLois Hollis, RN, BSN, REV. is a shame guilt educator, counselor, filmmaker. In this episode, Lois shifts our opinion on the taboo subject, shame and guilt. As a trailblazer, she helped create one of the first Kidney Hemodialysis Units in the USA in 1966. Today Lois establishes shame guilt as an independent study. Her 50 years’ experience in health, 15 years’ researching, and counseling brings NEW knowledge of these misunderstood conditions to release us from shame guilt blaming. Lois’ firs...
What is Elder Abuse with St Joseph County Commission on Aging
June 09, 2021 12:26 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBPamela Riley, Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging, joins Dan Moyle to discuss Elder Abuse Awareness Month. In this episode, learn what elder abuse looks like, how you can keep an eye on your aging neighbors, the warning signs and more. Links: St. Joseph County Commission on Aging website Find an enrichment center near you St. Joseph County Commission on Aging on Facebook ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-82...
Programming Note: A Brief Hiatus
May 05, 2021 11:37 - 3 minutes - 4.79 MBA quick programming note: I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship will take a brief hiatus for the month of May. We will return in June with new episodes. Thank you for listening. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new episode each week. We publish every Wednesday morning at 8:00am. Subscribe to the weekly email newsletter here or at our website here. We appreciate your help in spreading the ...
Was That a Red Flag? with Author Dean Anderson
April 28, 2021 11:24 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBHealthy relationships look different for everyone. And sometimes, an unhealthy relationship isn't the fault of just one person. Looking for the red flags can be hard work. That's the idea behind Dean Anderson's book Was That a Red Flag? Dean shares his story of how he wrote the book and how he's helping people dealing with their relationships, find warning signs, and make better decisions. Links: Was That a Red Flag? Information on Dean ——————————— If you need resources or help in any ...
Child Abuse Prevention Month - What Do Child Advocates at DASAS Do?
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBNational Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect. (National Child Abuse Awareness Month resource) Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS) has child advocates to help prevent child abuse, to help children facing abuse and to offer services for families. On this episode, Claudia and a DASAS panel cover what child advocates do for the community. ——————————— If you need reso...
Keeping Our Kids Safe with Renee Abrams and Katey McPherson of Bark
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBRenee Abrams and Katey McPherson of Bark, a technology to help parents and caregivers proactively monitor text messages, social media and more for their children's safety, join Dan on this episode to talk about keeping our kids safe from sexual assault online. From red flags to technology to help, this conversation covers a lot as we continue our Sexual Assault Awareness Month coverage. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bark Protect Young Eyes Talking About Sex (website) Peggy Orens...
Talking to Our Kids About Sexual Assault Without Scaring Them
April 07, 2021 17:43 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBDuring Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are helping parents and caretakers talk to their children about sexual assault. It's not easy to approach the subject without scaring (and scarring) them. But it's also not good to ignore the possibilities. On this episode, a panel of DASAS team members tackle the question "I'm afraid of scaring my children by talking to them about sexual abuse, but I'm also afraid not to talk to them about it. What should I do?" ——————————— If you need resources o...
Sexual Abuse in the Media
March 31, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, DASAS Executive Director Krista DeBoer shares information about a presentation she gave the DASAS Board of Directors on media coverage— news and entertainment media— on sexual assault, harassment, abuse and rape. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a campaign each April to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. The goal is to bring as many organizations together to highlight sexual violence...
Survivor Story - Nicole's Journey of Escaping, Returning, Forgiveness and Surviving
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBNicole Railsback - Co-Owner and Operator of Railsback Indoor Sports Expo - The RISE in Southwest Michigan, shares her story of abuse, escape, a return to the person who abused her, ultimately escaping and the damage her return caused... coupled with forgiveness, love and survival. The RISE ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new episode each week. We publish every Wednesday morning at 8:...
How to Help and Support DASAS
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 54.7 MBBill Furr, President of the Board of Directors at DASAS and chair of the facilities committee, joins Dan on this episode to discuss how listeners can help support Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS). From giving money to donating supplies to our emergency shelter, you can help us support survivors in many ways. DASAS Wish List Donate to DASAS ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a n...
2 Years, 100 Episodes - What Have We Learned from Our Podcast
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBAfter two years and 100 episodes, some of the people behind I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship gather to discuss where we started, what expectations we had and where are now. As of this release, our little podcast produced in Southwest Michigan for our 3 counties we support has been downloaded (or streamed) nearly 80,000 times. We average 792 downloads/plays per episode (the industry average is 140 per episode). We reach every state in the U.S. plus another 103 countries. Our goal to spread...
Men and Surviving Sexual Abuse
March 03, 2021 20:29 - 29 minutes - 41 MBSurvivors of sexual abuse (and domestic violence) span genders, sex, orientation and other identifiers. In other words, yes, men are victims, too. In this episode, you'll hear from a licensed counselor who helps men find hope and healing. Papillion 'Poppy' DeBoer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who, among other clients, specializes in helping male survivors navigate their healing. Poppy uses evidence-based techniques and methods, drawing primarily from Acceptance and Commitme...
Is Most Violence Against Women Committed by Strangers?
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBLaura Kopacz is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE Nurse) at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Branch County Sexual Assault Services. On this episode, Laura explores the question, "Is most violence against women committed by strangers?" Laura also explains what survivors of sexual abuse can expect when working with medical professionals trained in working with victims/survivors. Important note: victims of sexual assault do not pay for this service. There is no cost to you as a surviv...
How Do We Help Families Impacted by Domestic Violence? - with Dr. Barbara Howes in Cass County
February 17, 2021 13:32 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBMichigan’s problem-solving courts have been extraordinarily successful in solving problems and saving lives, thanks in large part to Dr. Barbara Howes. These innovative courts reach 97 percent of our state’s population and help to make communities statewide safer and stronger. Also called treatment courts, they are successful because participants can access treatment and other support needed to address underlying issues affecting persons entering the criminal justice and abuse neglect court ...
Why Couple's Counseling Can Be Dangerous for Victims of Domestic Abuse
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBValentine's Day: The day "we" celebrate couples. But love isn't always pink hearts, roses and candy. Couple's counseling can help when things aren't right. But what about when you're in an abusive relationship? Can couple's counseling help? Listen to this conversation with DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson on why couple's counseling can actually be a problem if the relationship is abusive. Resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: Should I Go To Couples Therapy With My Abusive Partn...
Survivor Story - Sally's Abuse as a Teenager: Dating, Coercive Sex and Consent
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThis is a survivor story of a teenage relationship gone wrong. Trigger warning: this conversation includes talk of coercive sex and abuse. We open Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with Sally's story. What began as a happy relationship between two high schoolers became a terrifying nightmare. Behind the good looks and charming nature, the boyfriend was an abusive and manipulative monster. He terrified and abused Sally constantly. The torture that she endured consumed every aspect of her ...
International Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking with Hope for Justice
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBHope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. On this episode, Richard Shoeberl, US Investigations Team Leader, joins Dan to explore the mission to prevent, rescue, restore and reform in the face of the global epidemic of slavery and human trafficking. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new ep...
Local Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking with the Kalamazoo Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition
January 20, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBThe Kalamazoo Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition was formed in 2012. The group is a community member organization that comes together to raise awareness and advocate for services in the Kalamazoo area. They're a recognized regional task force under the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force. Founder Sara Morley-LaCroix joins Dan Moyle in this second installment of our special series on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss this local effort to bring awareness ...
Keeping Our Kids Safe on Social with Bark Technology and Titania Jordan
January 13, 2021 14:34 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThis is the first in a 3-part special series for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We kick off our series with Keeping Our Kids Safe on Social with Bark Technology and Titania Jordan. Titania Jordan is the CMO and Chief Parent Officer of Bark.us, an internet safety solution that helps parents and schools keep children safer across social media, text messaging, and email. In this episode, we hear what parents can do to help monitor their children's safety and help to p...
How Friend of the Court Helps Families - and Survivors
January 06, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBIn many states, Friend of the Court has a negative reputation. They're seen as a faceless organization with no compassion. In Cass County Michigan, the Director and Deputy, and the rest of the staff, make it their mission to serve and empower families to make children's lives better. In this episode, Dan and Krista are joined by Friend of the Court Cass County Director Carol Bealor and Deputy Friend of the Court Cass County Sarah Mathews to open the conversation about how FOC helps families...
Why a 30-Day Shelter Isn't Realistic for Victims of Abuse
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.1 MBHistorically, shelters for victims of abuse were limited to 30 days. However, most of the time when a survivor is transitioning from an abusive home into their own home, it takes longer to make all of the necessary changes. At DASAS, while we work to keep our clients' stays as temporary as possible so they can find their own paths (survivor-led recovery is vital to our mission), we are no longer limited to 30 days. Our DASAS panel discusses the history of the 30-day shelter and what recovery...
Surviving Abuse During the Holidays - Do the Holidays Make Abuse Worse?
December 23, 2020 12:52 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this episode, we unpack how the holidays can impact abuse with DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson. Resources: Domestic Violence and the Holidays: A Survivor’s Guide The Myth of Holiday Domestic Violence FAQ: Does domestic violence increase during the holidays? Pass the potatoes — and stop talking down to your wife. What to do if you spot signs of domestic abuse at your family’s holiday gathering. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-...
How Can I Tell if I Have Abusive Parents
December 16, 2020 13:44 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBMaryssa Presbitero, child advocate at DASAS, helps answer the question "How can I tell if my parents are abusive?" Child abuse is more than physical violence or neglect. It can come in many other forms like narcissism, trying to turn the child against a parent, making the child responsible for the parent's emotional well-being and more. Resources used in this conversation: Healthline 11 signs you have an emotionally abusive mother 15 signs you have an emotionally abusive parent How you...
Can Domestic Abuse Cause Depression?
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBThis follow up to "How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Brain?" brings DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson back to explore whether domestic violence, and all abuse, can be a cause of depression. Research shows that victims of domestic violence or abuse are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing a range of mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and thoughts of suicide. The likelihood of developing depression wa...
How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Brain?
December 02, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBDomestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. How does domestic violence affect the brain? What kind of damage does abuse have on one of our most important organs? And how can we recover? DASAS therapist and licensed social worker Elizabeth Alderson talks with host Claudia Pahls about the effects of domestic abuse on our brains. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any wa...
Author Newton Matos - Deep Down: Delivered From a Dark Past
November 25, 2020 17:15 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBNewton Matos escaped a truly harrowing past - a drug-addicted mother, gang life, homelessness and a criminal record all before he turned eighteen. He joined the Navy to escape and start a new life, but the stress of combat added to his lifelong traumas. He cracked. Suicidal and suffering from the worst case of PTSD diagnosed by Navy and civilian doctors, Newton began therapy and his life began to change. His memoir, Deep Down: Delivered From a Dark Past is his personal account of his healin...
How to Deal with Toxic Family Members
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBWhat do you do when there's an abusive person in your family? How do you deal with toxic family members? In this episode, Director of Advocacy Services Deborah Hackworth joins Dan Moyle to talk about how to deal with family members who show abusive behavior or who exhibit toxic behavior. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new episode each week. We publish every Wednesday morning at 8:00a...
Survivor Story - Successful CEO and Podcaster Laura Owens Shares Her Story to Inspire and Encourage
November 11, 2020 17:53 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBOn this episode, Laura Owens, co-host of the #8 ranked All-Time Bestselling Entrepreneurship show on Apple Podcast Nobody Told Me!, joins Dan to share her survivor story. "Ironically, Nobody Told Me! was created at the darkest time of my life," Laura says. "I was desperate to hear inspirational stories from other people." Laura asked to share her story with you, our listeners, to help break the stigma about this public health crisis that plagues every corner of our society and does not dis...
Empowering Women to Heal Through Sharing Their Stories with Author of #SheWins Alisa Divine
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBFor the last decade, Alisa Divine has supported women in feeling empowered. She founded The More Than Beautiful Project™, mentors women, and wrote #SheWins: Harrowing Stories From Women Who Survived Domestic Abuse. Her book captures and shares the irrepressible spirit of survivors, through portraiture and stories. She is also the co-author of Killing Kate and Vice President of a publishing company, Personal Power Press, providing a platform for individuals to publish their stories, turn th...
Survivor Story - Why September Burton Blamed Herself for Her Abuse
October 28, 2020 12:25 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBSeptember Burton is a survivor who believed her story to be unique. She believed, "It must be my fault that I was being abused and that if only I were better, smarter, skinnier, quieter, wealthier..." She believed if she could live up to a certain standard then he would stop abusing her and they could be happy together. She told us that because of podcasts like ours and books that brave women have written out that she eventually came to realize that her story is not unique and that there ar...
You're Not Crazy; You Were Abused
October 21, 2020 17:25 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBMany survivors look back on an abusive relationship, domestic and sexual abuse alike, and ask some variation of "Am I crazy? Was I really abused?" This can come up because the abusive person may call their reality and their sanity into question. It may come up because their abuse doesn't look like what they thought abuse would look like, or wasn't as "severe" as someone else's journey. This question comes for many reasons. If you've asked this, then this episode is for you. ——————————— I...
Remember My Name - 2020 Domestic Violence In Memoriam
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBAt domestic violence vigils across the country, we remember those who did not survive their fight for life. These are the names of the victims of domestic violence in southwest Michigan for the 2019 Domestic Violence Awareness vigils. The names included on this list are those of women, children, and men who died starting in 1971 through this year. The women, children, and men listed all died because of the determination and desperation of one individual to maintain power and control over a...
Frequently Asked Questions: Where was God When I was Being Abused?
October 07, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBWhether you're a person of faith or not, going through abuse often brings up the question, "Where was God when I was being abused?" It's a big question and one the staff and volunteers at DASAS have heard over the years. In this episode, Claudia conducts a panel with Krista DeBoer, Elizabeth Alderson and Ellen Higgins. While DASAS is not a faith-based organization and we turn no one away because of their beliefs, many of us in the organization bring some kind of faith to our work. This ques...
Survivor Story - Tracey Shares Her Story of Surviving Spiritual Abuse
September 30, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48 MBWhat is spiritual abuse? Spiritual abuse (or religious abuse) is abuse administered under the guise of faith or religion. This can include harassment or humiliation, which may result in psychological trauma. Spiritual abuse may also include misuse of religion for selfish, secular, or ideological ends such as the abuse of a clerical position. It is weaponizing faith to exercise power and control over another person, usually from a position of power or leadership. Tracey is a survivor of spir...
Attorney Elizabeth McCree - Representing Young Victims of Abuse
September 23, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBAttorney Elizabeth McCree, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, fiercely defends children in the court system. She fights for their rights in many areas, including abuse cases. She joins Dan to talk about what it means to be a guardian ad litem, how we can help and much more. Read the Benton-Michiana Spirit article here that inspired the discussion. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.DASASMI.org. Subscribe for a new episode ...
Survivor Story - Kevin McNeil Uses His Own Trauma to Educate and Empower
September 16, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 69.8 MBDetective Kevin McNeil is a twenty-year veteran who spent twelve years of his career investigating child abuse cases. He also happens to be a survivor of sexual abuse. In this episode Kevin shares his survivor story, his career in the Special Victims Unit and his other work. Kevin also created The Twelve Project to be the bridge between the lack of knowledge and awareness about abuse and people’s desire to learn. He provides resources with the aim of healing and teaching individuals, famili...
Abuse in the News - Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Sex Trafficking
September 09, 2020 17:10 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBJeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell made headlines with accusations of sex trafficking. They're accused of providing high-profile people, including world leaders, with access to young women and children in their teens. Epstein died in jail, while Maxwell is still in custody. This brought about a discussion with the podcast panel including Krista DeBoer, Elizabeth Alderson, Claudia Pahls and Dan Moyle. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-...
Survivor Story - Tiauna Turns Abuse into Beautiful Music
September 02, 2020 20:57 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBA survivor of abuse, Tiauna has turned tragedy into triumph. She's a successful coach, she's finding continuous healing and she's exploring new challenges. Recently she took a songwriting class. The end assignment was to write a song. So she did, performing it on Facebook for the world to hear. "Rewind" tells the story of her abusive relationship and hits the heart. Listen to her conversation with Dan about the healing power of music and more, plus catch the full song at the end of the epis...
Abuse in the News - Athlete A and USA Gymnastics
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this episode DASAS Sexual Assault Therapist Krista DeBoer unpacks the documentary Athlete A. Krista was also a gymnast for several years. Athlete A is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk. The documentary follows a team of investigative journalists from The Indianapolis Star as they broke the story of doctor Larry Nassar assaulting young female gymnasts. It was released on June 24, 2020, by Netflix. For a look at the larger subject of sexual abuse in sp...