Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse, as well as references to substance use. Please take care while listening.
To honor International Women’s Day, Alex steps out of the studio for a special episode filmed at Harvest Home in Los Angeles, sitting down with Executive Director Sarah Wilson and Harvest Home alum Angie. Angie shares a personal story of how childhood trauma, abusive relationships, and opioid addiction eventually led her to experience homelessness while pregnant. Together, Alex, Sarah, and Angie discuss the realities of domestic violence, the risks of leaving an abuser, and how trauma can shape a woman’s sense of self-worth. They also talk about the power of women showing up for one another, the impact of true community, and how we can better support the women around us.
If you would like to get involved with Harvest Home, please visit:
https://www.harvesthomela.org/callherdaddypodcast
If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out to any of the below resources:
The National Women’s Shelter Network
https://nationalwomensshelternetwork.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text “START” to 88788
www.thehotline.org (https://www.thehotline.org/)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673
www.rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/)
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Call: 1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org (http://www.loveisrespect.org/)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 confidential crisis support in English & Spanish
Unwell Foundation: https://iamunwell.com/foundation
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