In this episode, we are diving into the impact that growing up with domestic violence can have on you and your relationships. Today I am talking to Terska Muishond. Tereska is a single mother, writer, poet, and activist. She grew up experiencing domestic violence and fear but was able to find her release through poetry and putting her feelings into words. Tereska and I go deep into experiencing domestic violence, overcoming shame, and how healing takes a lifetime. Listen is as you are in for a treat as Tereska reads two of her poems during this interview.

In this episode, we are diving into the impact that growing up with domestic violence can have on you and your relationships. Today I am talking to Terska Muishond.


Tereska is a single mother, writer, poet, and activist. She grew up experiencing domestic violence and fear but was able to find her release through poetry and putting her feelings into words.


Tereska and I go deep into experiencing domestic violence, overcoming shame, and how healing takes a lifetime. Listen is as you are in for a treat as Tereska reads two of her poems during this interview.


What you’ll learn from this episode:

What it feels like growing up with violence (4:50)
The experience of segregation (13:47)
How your words have power (22:29)
How growing up with domestic violence impacts your relationships (28:59)
Advice for anyone experiencing domestic violence (47:25)

 


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