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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Episodes
Sexual Abuse in Sports Part 2 - Warning Signs for Parents
August 19, 2020 21:55 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBKrista DeBoer, Sexual Assault Therapist at DASAS, and Dani Filipek, Sexual Assault Advocate at DASAS join Dan Moyle to revisit sexual assault in sports. On this follow up to our previous episode "Sexual Abuse in Sports," Dani and Krista talk through red flags parents should look for, like the culture of the team which the coaches and other adults set, plus the players and their actions/attitudes, and other warning signs. ——————————— If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hou...
Survivor Story - Four Survivors In Their Own Words
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, former guest Michele (a survivor and the inspiration behind the podcast) shares a project she did in college where four women share their survivor experiences in a narrative story. ——————————— 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...
ACEs and Resilience in the Environment of COVID-19 with Jennifer Nottingham
August 05, 2020 12:29 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBAn adverse childhood experience (ACE) describes a traumatic experience in a person’s life occurring before the age of 18 that the person remembers as an adult. This year, a request was made to address the issue of COVID-19 and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). As serious as these issues are, it appeared at first to be an easy assignment. But maybe not. Jennifer Nottingham and Richard Murdock published an article for the Michigan ACE Initiative exploring the effects of the pandemic on c...
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2020 - Virtual Challenge and a Name Change
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBIn this episode Dan Moyle talks with Deborah Hackworth (Interim Executive Director), McKenna Bowdish (Walk committee Chair) and Ned Haylett (past President and Walk supporter) about the changes coming to this year's Walk a Mile event for DASAS. Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services will host a 3-week virtual fundraiser in place of its regularly-scheduled in-person “Walk a Mile” event for 2020. Due to the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic, DASAS has turned the Three Rivers event into a virtual ...
WBET Sturgis Interviews Deborah Hackworth and Dan Moyle
July 22, 2020 11:41 - 18 minutes - 25 MBSince our launch, WBET in Sturgis, Michigan has been home to our recordings. They have generously donated the studio time, the equipment and the expertise when needed to record I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship for you, our listener. On this special episode, WBET personality Mike Stiles interviews our producers Deborah Hackworth and Dan Moyle about the progress, where it all started and what's next. Thank you to Mike for inviting us onto the morning show and for allowing us to use the con...
Survivor Story - Madison Carter Shares Her Book Stop Making Me Cry
July 15, 2020 18:44 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBMadison Carter turned her survivor story of emotional, psychological and physical abuse into a novel full of insight and hope. On this episode, Madison joins Dan to talk about the book and her journey from victim to survivor. "All Grace ever wanted was the normal things in life: a happy marriage, a big house, and a loving family. She never imagined her life would turn out so differently. The submissive Christian life she was asked to live left her totally dominated, oppressed, and depresse...
Healthy Relationships After Domestic Violence
July 08, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBVictims in an abusive relationship oftentimes feel hopeless. They're hopeless that they can get out of the relationship. They're hopeless that they'll ever find love again. "Can I find love after domestic violence?" But hope is not lost. Elizabeth Aldreson, therapist at DASAS, explores the hope that comes with healthy relationships after domestic 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 epi...
Survivor Story - Michele Who Survived and Inspired the Podcast
July 01, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MBThe inspiration for I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship was incoming board member Dan Moyle's experience at the Walk a Mile event in Three Rivers. He heard a survivor tell her story, which brought unexpected emotions and inspiration. It also brought the phrase "But I told myself 'I'm not in an abusive relationship'" to Dan. The phrase clearly became out show title. Her inspiration and vulnerability inspired the idea of sharing other survivor stories. And her need to understand abuse when she...
Serving Marginalized Communities
June 24, 2020 12:40 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBMarginalized is defined as "a person, group, or concept treated as insignificant or peripheral." This means anyone who is defined outside of the "social norms." Oftentimes marginalized people face greater challenges in everything from income and jobs to health to incidents of abuse. The groups include the LGBTQ+ community, Black community, LatinX, communities where English is not their primary language and others. In today's episode, Deborah Hackworth (interim Executive Director) and Eliza...
Author Interview - Nina's Whisper with Dr. Sheena Howard
June 17, 2020 11:59 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBDr. Sheena Howard recently published a novel, Nina’s Whisper, that untangles the psychology of abuse. However, the book is rare and unique because it tackles same-sex domestic abuse. Even though female-to-female abuse is largely ignored, the Human Rights Campaign estimates that 44% of lesbians experience domestic abuse. In addition, the CDC estimates that domestic abuse in LGBTQ relationships have higher rates than that of heterosexuals couples. Through her platform, Dr. Howard aims to chall...
Trauma Bonding with Your Abuser - Unpacking Rita's Survivor Story
June 10, 2020 11:19 - 24 minutes - 33 MBIn episode 60, Rita shared her survivor story—her stepfather sexually abused her for years. In her story, Rita mentioned that "There were periods where I wanted my stepfather to love me and I was always trying to say, 'I'm an okay kid, you can love me. See? I'll be nice to you.'" What is it that draws a victim to their abuser? Why do they sometimes want to still gain their approval? Krista DeBoer explains trauma bonding in this episode. If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24...
Survivor Story - Rita's Story of a Stepparent's Abuse
June 03, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBRita's parents divorced when she was young. The man her mom married began to sexually abuse her at around age 8. "I loved my stepfather. He was kind and I was glad to live with my mom." The first occurrence Rita remembers her stepdad beginning to molest her was at 8 years old when he called her into the house after he got home from work. He told her he needed to get her cleaned up, so he was going to help her bathe. This turned into fondling her, which began a several-year cycle of abuse. ...
Help for Abusers - Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
May 27, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBDomestic violence intervention programs exist to help abusers. In many states they're called Intimate Partner Abuse Education Programs (IPAEP). These education programs are for people who abuse their intimate partners. Your intimate partner is the person you decided you want to be close with, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, your husband or wife, the love of your life, your soulmate. These programs are also called "batterer intervention." Battering Intervention Services Coalition of Michiga...
Will My Abuser Kill Me? Lethality in Domestic Violence
May 20, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBThe sad, frightening reality is that domestic violence can lead to deadly consequences. Every year organizations like DASAS hold vigils to remember victims. The scariest time for many victims of domestic abuse is when they decide to leave. In this episode, Claudia talks with Deborah Hackworth and Elizabeth Alderson about the reality of lethality in domestic violence, including tips for victims. If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit www.D...
Separation Abuse - When Domestic Violence Continues After Divorce
May 13, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBWhat happens when domestic violence continues after divorce? Sometimes when a victim leaves the relationship, the abuser tries to exercise their power and control - continuing the abuse - because they feel this person "belongs" to them. You may experience this when children are involved after a divorce and parenting time switches come into play. The abuser may exercise their control during these parenting time change-overs. Interim Executive Director Deborah Hackworth and DASAS therapist El...
How to Protect Yourself from Emotional Predators with Author Steven Wolhandler
May 06, 2020 21:34 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode, producer Dan Moyle interviews Steven Wolhandler, author of How to Protect Yourself from Emotional Predators. Steven knows how abusive and manipulative people prey on the emotions of good people - and how good people can protect themselves. He offers a radically different view of these Emotional Predators and provides practical effective solutions. For Emotional Predators, he says, "Life is a strategy game to dominate and control, and you are either a player to be defeated o...
What Are the Benefits to Therapy?
April 29, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBThe benefits to therapy are many. In this episode, DASAS therapists Krista DeBoer, Elizabeth Alderson and child advocate Toriann Lawrence unpack how therapy helps sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. 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...
How Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Intersect
April 22, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBWe've explored the dark world of human trafficking in a previous episode. Now we're helping connect how human trafficking and domestic violence intersect. Rita O'Brien, working on a Master's Degree in social work & intern at DASAS and Elizabeth Alderson, therapist at DASAS uncover how these worlds connect. 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 ...
Sexual Abuse in Sports
April 15, 2020 11:15 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBSports help young people develop life skills, have amazing experiences and stay healthy. Unfortunately, it's also a place where abuse happens. What do you do when sexual abuse happens in your child's world of their favorite sport? What about as an adult? And what can you look for as warning signs? Krista DeBoer, Sexual Assault Therapist at DASAS, and Dani Filipek, Sexual Assault Advocate at DASAS join Claudia Pahls to tackle this difficult subject. If you need resources or help in any way...
A One-Year Retrospective on I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship
April 08, 2020 21:28 - 45 minutes - 61.5 MBOne year. 52 episodes. Nearly 30,000 downloads. 50 states + 61 countries. It's been quite a journey. Join host Claudia Pahls, Producers Dan Moyle and Deborah Hackworth and DASAS guest Krista DeBoer for a retrospective on the first year of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. 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 e...
Survivor Story - Hannah's Story for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 01, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBSexual Assault Awareness Month 2020 begins with a Survivor Story. Hannah submitted her story to Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services and approved a reading of the story. Producer Dan Moyle reads the account. Interim Executive Director (who is also our Director of Advocacy Services) Deborah Hackworth and Sexual Assault Therapist Krista DeBoer discuss the story to help us find hope and insight. Hannah's Story: Did he always intend to go that far? Why me? Was I an easy target? Is it my fault? T...
COVID19 Quarantine and Domestic Violence
March 25, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBWhile much of the world is staying home, domestic violence victims find themselves trapped with their abuser. While COVID19 and the current quarantine won't create abusers, it does exacerbate the potential abuse in domestic violence situations. If you find yourself in need, call you local shelter or abuse hotline - DASAS is 1-800-828-2023. Safety planning: Safety During an Argument Stay in an area with an exit and avoid letting the other person get between you and the exit. Practice get...
What is Human Trafficking?
March 18, 2020 11:05 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBRita O'Brien, a DASAS intern working on her Masters Degree in social work at Western Michigan University, joins Claudia to discuss what human trafficking is and how it impacts our community. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gend...
Domestic Violence, the Bible and the Church
March 11, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 38.3 MBPastor Jamey Smith of Riverside Church in Three Rivers, Michigan survived domestic abuse in his childhood. Today he helps others navigate this traumatic experience as a Pastor. When so many abusers twist scripture and church teachings, it can be a scary thing to approach a Pastor. But Jamey says the Bible is very clear: domestic abuse is not okay. In this conversation, guest host Dan Moyle and Pastor Jamey Smith take on the ways in which perpetrators of violence twist scripture and unpack w...
How Abuse Victims Can Take Their Power Back
March 04, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBSurvivors of abuse feel like they've lost their power. The DASAS panel discusses how abuse victims can take that power back. 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. Please consider helping us reach more listeners by leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts or where y...
Ways in Which Abuse Changes You
February 26, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBClaudia Pahls hosts a round table with Deborah Hackworth, Ellen Higgins and Rose Ludwick to discuss some of the ways abuse like domestic violence changes victims and survivors. Here are some ways in which people can feel like their lives have changed after experiencing abuse and domestic violence and how to go about them: Feeling easily overwhelmed, anxious irritated or crying without explanation: Places you used to love are now dull or noisy, and people whose company you used to enjoy are...
How Voices to End Violence Helps Teach Healthy Relationships in School
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 16.4 MBToriann Lawrence and Dan Moyle discuss the Healthy Relationships program Tori teaches in our schools and the Voices to End Violence campaign Dan helps with, with the goal to fund the program. Our mission with Voices to End Violence is to help create a world where all men and boys are loving and respectful, and all women and girls are valued and safe. Donate to Voices to End Violence here Voices to End Violence is YOU and other concerned men in the community! It was born out of the belief...
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month #TDVAM
February 12, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBDeborah Hackworth, Interim Executive Director, and Toriann Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS, explore the origins of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (#TDVAM) and what DASAS does to help teach healthy relationships to young people. Links: Love is Respect Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Tori's Survivor Story 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 Wednesda...
Survivor Story: Jen's Story of Surviving Teen Dating Violence at 15
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBJen grew up in a supportive, loving home. And yet at 15 years old, she found herself in an abusive teenage relationship. Hear her story, how she got there, and how she became a survivor. "Let's say I went to Taco Bell with my friends after sporting event or something and I didn't tell him. Because you know that's just it's not something that crosses your mind to tell your boyfriend that you have to do. He would like very upset with me. And he would just accuse me of cheating on him and he w...
Understanding and Addressing Violence Against Women Part 2 - Mental Health Effects
January 29, 2020 17:05 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBBoth physical and sexual violence have been linked to a greater risk of adverse mental health outcomes among women. The most prevalent include depression, suicide attempts, post-traumatic stress disorder, other stress and anxiety disorders, sleeping or eating disorders and psychosomatic disorders. Physical and sexual abuse in childhood have also been associated with a host of subsequent risk behaviors, including early sexual activity; alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse; multiple sexual partners...
Understanding and Addressing Violence Against Women Part 1 - Physical Health Effects
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBElizabeth Alderson, therapist at DASAS, unpacks physical health effects survivors and victims, specifically women, face after physical abuse. Violence has immediate effects on women’s health, which in some cases, is fatal. Physical, mental and behavioral health consequences can also persist long after the violence has stopped. Violence against women and girls occurs in every country and culture, and is rooted in social and cultural attitudes and norms that privilege men over women and boys ...
Bystander Intervention - What to do if You Witness Abuse
January 15, 2020 13:10 - 19 minutes - 27 MBIt may not be safe or effective to directly confront the abuser in every case, but there are a range of ways bystanders can be involved before, during, or after a situation when they see or hear behaviors that promote violence. Deborah Hackworth goes over some bystander intervention information on this episode. Below are some intervention tips and strategies: Disrupt the situation. Every situation is different, and there is no one way to respond. When you witness a person being harassed, t...
DASAS Spotlight 6: Regina Ditmer, PPO Advocate
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBRegina Ditmer, Personal Protection Order (PPO) Advocate at the St. Joseph County Courthouse, joins guest host Dan Moyle to talk about her role within DASAS, the difficulties victims face and why she lives to help. Regina offers examples of what her clients face, how she helps and what fires her up about her job. You're getting to know the people behind DASAS with our Spotlight Series of interviews, interspersed throughout our podcast journey. If you need resources or help in any way, call...
Survivor Story: Ann's Story of Surviving Multiple Abusive Relationships
December 18, 2019 11:23 - 30 minutes - 42 MB"Ann" survived an abuser who nearly strangled her at 18, an abusive partner who held her at gunpoint, sexual abuse and more. In this episode she shares her story to inspire and guide other victims to become survivors. This survivor has had music to help her, friends, groups like Al-Anon and even a boss who stepped in to show support and offer help. Ann says she now strives to be that light for others. "If one person gets help because of one thing I have said... your life can be such a bette...
To the Male Victims of Domestic Violence
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBMen aren’t the problem. But men are the solution. I didn’t fully understand this statement before getting involved with Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services. But my time in the recording booth with our podcast team has opened my eyes to so much. First, it’s normal to talk about victims with female pronouns because so many domestic violence victims we see are women, and their assailants, men. But we know that victims aren’t only women. Men are victims, too. At the hands of both female and...
Better Dead Than Divorced: The True Story of Domestic Violence Turned Deadly
December 04, 2019 11:26 - 30 minutes - 28 MBDr. Lukas Konandreas is not only a full-time emergency room doctor, he is also the author of Better Dead Than Divorced and an advocate for domestic abuse victims. A romance. A forced marriage. A scandalous affair. A hit man. Better Dead Than Divorced is the true story of a young woman whose path crosses with a charming playboy. Their fates collide into a love affair. He asks her to have sex, since “We are to get married anyway” and she gives in. He reneges his promise, but the young woman’...
How to Deal with Online Harassment and Abuse
November 27, 2019 12:23 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWhen you face online harassment or abuse, it affects you in real life. Sometimes the threats come right to your front door. So what happens when an abuser takes their attacks online? Or what are you supposed to do when online abuse occurs and you're not feeling safe? What makes online abusers tick? Most people have come across trolls, haters or even worse on the internet. Especially for people in underrepresented groups, the internet can be a place where safety does not seem a given. Geral...
What is the Michigan Crime Victims Compensation Fund?
November 20, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 20.1 MBExecutive Director of DASAS Rose Ludwick brings information on the Crime Victims Compensation Fund in this episode of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. The Crime Victim Services Commission (CVSC) Compensation Program may help crime victims, who sustained a personal physical injury, and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime. Costs that may be eligible include medical treatment, counseling, funerals, crime scene clean-up, grief counseling and loss of income or support n...
How to Talk to Children Who Experience Domestic Violence
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBTori Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS joins the show to discuss how to talk to children who experience domestic violence. When It’s Time to Talk Talking about abuse is never comfortable. It can be particularly difficult to discuss the topic with your children. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say anything. Children have this elephant-in-the-room problem, and it can really create a kind of wedge between the child and parent. That’s when we start to see behavioral issues. Experts say t...
Resource Spotlight: ReGen Next of Kalamazoo
November 06, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBClaudia Pahls welcomes Pamela Humes, Director of Educational Outreach at Alternatives Care Center of Kalamazoo. She's also Project Director of ReGen Next, which has the awesome mission of helping young people regenerate their outlook on life to form and maintain healthy relationships. "At ReGen Next, we strive to provide information that can help you to avoid risk behaviors like illegal drug use, prescription drug abuse, underage drinking, smoking (e-cigs included) and teen sex, all which c...
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB"We don't want to put the onus on the survivor. Because it's not their fault. It's not their fault they're being harassed at work. It's not their fault that they're receiving multiple phone calls. And they're being followed. Or they're being questioned every time they walk out for break and somebody of the opposite sex follow them out the door and they're being accused of whatever unknown things that's causing them to lose productivity. "As employers we don't have to put the onus on them. W...
Domestic Violence Thrives in Silence
October 23, 2019 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBDeborah Hackworth, Director of Advocacy Services at DASAS, talks with Claudia Pahls about how ignoring the warning signs of domestic violence will only help it to thrive. Learn how to ask someone if they're really okay, how to offer help without judgement or your own agenda and what to look for to begin to recognize when someone may need help. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship...
Live at the Cass County Domestic Violence Vigil
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBEach October, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services holds candlelight vigils to honor victims and celebrate survivors of domestic violence. This is the vigil we held in Cassopolis on October 8, 2019. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for ...
In Memoriam: Reading of Victims Names for Domestic Violence Awareness
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 31 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...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBElizabeth Alderson joins Claudia Pahls to understand October's National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just punches and black eyes -- it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It’s stea...
Violencia Doméstica en la Comunidad Hispana (Domestic Violence in the Hispanic Community)
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBNichole Angel, criado en México, es el defensor de habla hispana de los Servicios de Abuso Doméstico y Sexual (DASAS). Ella entiende la cultura LatinX y ayuda a educar a su comunidad en el suroeste de Michigan sobre el abuso doméstico y sexual. Nichole Angel, raised in Mexico, is the Spanish-speaking advocate for Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS). She understands the LatinX culture, and helps educate her community in Southwest Michigan about domestic and sexual abuse. En este epis...
Survivor Story - Josefa Survived Childhood Trauma
September 18, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBJosefa was born in a small rural village in Mexico. While she was an infant, her dad killed her mother. An American couple adopted her, while her dad went to prison. Years later, Josefa's trauma surfaced in different ways like an aversion to violent movies and scary movies. She would ask her mom years later about those situations and nightmares and other issues, to finally hear her full life story. Even as infants, we can experience trauma and feel the effects years later. Through counselin...
DASAS Spotlight 5: Nichole Angel, Hispanic Advocate
September 11, 2019 12:38 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBDomestic And Sexual Abuse Services offers advocacy and help to our Spanish-speaking community. Our Hispanic Advocate Nichole Angle not only speaks Spanish, but she grew up in Mexico and understand the cultural differences. Daughter of an American mom and Mexican dad, Nichole's unique experience helps her reach an underserved community in our area. You're getting to know the people behind DASAS with our Spotlight Series of interviews, interspersed throughout our podcast journey. If you need...
DASAS Spotlight 4: Sexual Assault Therapist Krista DeBoer
September 04, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBDomestic And Sexual Abuse Services offers therapy/counseling services. Krista DeBoer is our sexual assault therapist. Get to know the person behind the title in today's episode. You're getting to know the people behind DASAS with our Spotlight Series of interviews, interspersed throughout our podcast journey. 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...
DASAS Spotlight 3: Board Member and Podcast Creator Dan Moyle
August 28, 2019 09:01 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBGet to know Dan Moyle, Board Member at DASAS and the creator of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. He's a marketing professional and host of two podcasts (one for work, one personal) and brought the idea of a show to Board President Ned Haylett and Executive Director Rose Ludwick when he was in consideration for a board role. Since then, Dan has helped on events, committees, and as a board member. Today Dan talks with Claudia Pahls about his journey with DASAS. You're getting to know the p...