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Hope when there was none
After leaving a toxic relationship over a decade ago I embraced a journey to share my story and help others that are healing from emotional traumas, learn about self-care, and find empowerment to re-invent themselves. Here you will hear about the journey of courageous Survivors and many experts that...
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The Dangers of Leaving
Leaving doesn’t always mean the danger is over, in fact, the first 72 hours after leaving an abuser can be the most dangerous. This isn't meant to sca...
Legal Options for Survivors
Leaving abuse is hard enough. Understanding your legal options shouldn’t have to be.
Let's talk about Protective Orders, Custody, and more on to...
What is Reactive Abuse?
Today, I'm diving into an often not understood. Survivors can be pushed to a breaking point to where they think they are the abuser, take the blame, a...
Why doesn't she just leave?!
It can be hard to understand why someone would stay in a toxic relationship. I have heard people say:
She/he must like it!
I don't unders...
Finding resources to help a Survivor
Today's episode is about finding resources, shelters, advocacy help no matter what part of the world you are in!
Just know that you are not alon...
Technology and Safety
Abuse doesn’t stop when screens are involved.
*Protect devices, passwords, location sharing, online privacy.
*Digital safety...
How friends and family can offer support a Survivor
On today's episode I'll dive into how to help a Survivor. If you know someone being abused, how you respond matters. Here are a few tips:
Believ...
Trigger warning- My story of leaving my abuser
Today's episode is a bit about me and how Hope when there was none was created. I do discuss some deep topics in this episode. I am putting a trigger...
Domestic Violence Impact on Children & Families
Domestic violence affects the whole family. You may see emotional and behavioral impact on children. There is the stress of waiting for the other shoe...
Healing Starts with You: Self-Love After Abuse
After abuse, it’s easy to feel broken, but you are whole and healing. Self-love as a foundation for recovery. Take baby steps and try, journaling, aff...
Breaking Free- Tips For Leaving An Abusive Relationship
Leaving an abusive situation takes planning but on the flipside you may not have that time, so what can you do? Grab pen and paper, a comfy chair, and...
Red Flags and Warnings In A Relationship
What are warning signs should you look for in a relationship? Maybe you think that you are imagining things or just being overdramatic. Knowing and le...
Unseen Wounds: Understanding the Many Faces of Domestic Violence
It's day 2 of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. "Unseen Wounds- A look into the other faces of abuse". Domestic violence isn’t only hitting—it shows...
What is Domestic Violence? – Breaking down myths vs facts
October is domestic abuse awareness month and I'll be coming on for the next 31 days to talk about all things related to abuse. In today's episode I'm...
Insiders details about upcoming events
I'm diving into news about re-releasing my books, my healing journey, and details about June 20,2026 retreat! Find out about this and more on today's...
What does healing trauma look like?
What does healing trauma look like?
Here are a few things you may experience while going through your healing journey. Have you experienced any...
Revelations in healing
I will put on a trigger warning. Not that I was too graphic but just in case. This is a car version podcast and there is no video. I didn't want that...
Safety planning for the holidays for Survivors in an abusive relationship
As a side note, I reference "she" but men can also be survivors in an abusive situation.
Apps ideas mentioned here can be found here: https://w...
Signs of Financial abuse
What is Financial abuse? It's deeper than you think! It can look like:
Giving an allowance to your partner with accountability for all of it.
Do you know what Emotional abuse looks like?
I'm digging into Emotional abuse on today's episode!
Here's what it can look like:
Emotional abuse-
The abuser's psych...
What does Verbal abuse look like in a relationship?
Verbal abuse is the first topic of an 8 part series where I dig deep into what abuse is and the different types. You can find more information here- h...
Let me go... Tips for leaving your abuser
Leaving someone that is toxic in a relationship is hard! The decision is not made lightly or without much thought. This can be between you and a famil...
Do you know what "Gatekeeping" is in a relationship?
Gatekeeping sounds like some sort of gaming thing, but it can be darker than this. It is where someone is controlling opportunities, power, resources,...
Am I imagining the abuse?
Abuse can happen between anyone. Whether this is between you and a family member, friend or intimate partner. Answer me this:
Do you make excuse...
Dealing with toxic people in your life
Abusers don't see the world as we do. They see no fault in their behavior. Abusers will tell others that you were the cause of the demise of the break...
What is the difference between a Narcissist, Sociopath, and a Psychopath?
With any one of these there can use the tactics of - isolating the victim, creating a dependency with the abuser, or may have other mental health issu...
What does Sexual Abuse look like?
*Trigger warning!*
Sexual abuse can be hard to talk about. Victims can experience a wide range of unwanted assaults. It may become difficult fo...
Tips for starting over after a toxic relationship
*Trigger warning!*
This month has been a bit busy and I have not gotten these out as planned. Life happens! On today's unscripted episode I dove...
Common words you may hear when dealing with an abuser
Words you may come across frequently while dealing with an abuser:
Baiting
Boundaries
Hoovering
Love bombing
No Con...
Pet Abuse
Pet abuse is a difficult topic as well as reason many survivors stay in abusive relationships. An abuser may threaten harm to kill the pet if the surv...
How to spot an abuser
It can be hard to spot an abuser but there are things you can look out for. Is this person:
- Controlling
- Moody
- Complaining all...
What is Grooming?
Grooming is the topic for today's episode. We usually picture grooming as something that happens between a child and adult but this can happen between...
Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship
You may find it hard to figure out if the relationship you are in is unhealthy when you are in it. Consider talking with a trusted family member or fr...
Why do they stay?!
It can be hard to understand why someone would stay in a toxic relationship. I have heard people say:
🌩 She/he must like it!
🌩 I don't un...
Types of Abuse
Besides physical abuse there are many more:
Financial
Emotional
Immigration
Mental
Spiritual
Verbal
Child...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
*Trigger warning!*
It's Day 1 of the 31 days about Domestic Violence Awareness. I'll be coming on sharing bits of information and parts o...
Pregnancy, children, and abuse
*Trigger warning*
Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of happiness and joy. But, what happens if you're partner is not happy with this bundle of...
Do you take media breaks for your mental health?
Taking a media break can be helpful to your peace of mind. I hadn't realized how much the news on TV or in the newspaper was adding to my stress. Bein...
Healing Tips and Tools
Today I flew by the seat of my pants and went "Live" in my Facebook group, The Survivors Cafe, find this here- https://www.facebook.com/groups/7240813...
Signs you are healing from trauma
I often hear, "Melinda, how do I know if I'm healing?" It can be hard to notice and you may not feel like you are making progress on your healing jour...