Love Doesn't Hurt

Maid is a miniseries on Netflix based on the book “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive” by Stephanie Land. The show depicts the harsh realities of leaving an abusive relationship as a single mother, but that it's possible to make a better life for yourself. Maid was nominated for many awards, including a golden globe nomination for best miniseries or television film. In this episode I break down the first episode, “Dollar Store.” We will be taking a look at just what types of abuse are shown in the series so we know what red flags to look for in real life. Let's dive in and break down Maid! If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k

A safety plan is a set of actions that can help lower your risk of being hurt by an abusive partner. This plan includes information specific to you and your life that will increase your safety in daily activities. Having a safety plan is crucial in emergency situations when you might not be able to remember all of the steps needed to take to reestablish your safety. Let's dive in and take a look at the 5 essential sections included in a more simple safety plan. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k Safety Plan: https://www.fadv.org/get-the-facts.html Download LastPass: https://bit.ly/3PYjgLK

A safety plan is a set of actions that can help lower your risk of being hurt by an abusive partner. This plan includes information specific to you and your life that will increase your safety in daily activities. Having a safety plan is crucial in emergency situations when you might not be able to remember all of the steps needed to take to reestablish your safety. Let's dive in and continue to take a look at the sections included in a safety plan. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k Interactive Safety Plan: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-a-safety-plan/

A safety plan is a set of actions that can help lower your risk of being hurt by an abusive partner. This plan includes information specific to you and your life that will increase your safety in daily activities. Having a safety plan is crucial in emergency situations when you might not be able to remember all of the steps needed to take to reestablish your safety. Let's dive in and take a look at some of the sections included in a safety plan. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k Interactive Safety Plan: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-a-safety-plan/

The Danger Assessment is a two-part tool used to assess the level of danger a woman in an abusive heterosexual relationship is in. Though it was designed for those specific types of relationships, the questions it contains allow anyone to determine if they should be concerned for their safety. The danger assessment also opens victims' eyes to the frequency and severity of the abuse they're enduring. Let's dive in and take a look at how to fill out the danger assessment. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k The Danger Assessment: Campbell, JC. (2004). Danger Assessment. Retrieved May 28, 2008, from http://www.dangerassessment.org

Experiencing domestic violence alone can lead to adverse physical and mental health effects, but the isolation created by the pandemic only exacerbated them. What other issues caused by the pandemic impacted domestic violence situations? Let's dive in and talk about it. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k

Digital abuse is used to stalk victims and is often a form of verbal and emotional abuse taken online. What does digital abuse entail and how can you protect yourself? Let's dive in and talk about it. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k

Financial abuse is often coupled with other types of abuse in order to create fear in victims in attempts to control them and prevent them from escaping an abusive relationship. Financial abuse affects 96% of employed domestic violence victims, but what all can it look like? Let's dive in and talk about it. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k Donate to Friend to Friend: https://www.friendtofriend.me/donate-now

The six-week Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial wrapped up not too long ago, so let's take a look at what it was really about. After watching most of the trial, I share my thoughts on how it relates to domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k Article: https://bit.ly/3zk5opV Trial Recap: https://bit.ly/3thsg5G

Stalking is used to create fear and/or motivate a victim to have feelings for their stalker. Who stalks, and what all can stalking look like? Let's dive in and talk about it. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k

Sexual abuse and coercion are used to strip victims of their sexual and reproductive autonomy, but what all can this look like? Let's dive in and talk about it. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k

Verbal and emotional abuse are the more subtle tactics abusers use to create control and manipulate their victims. These types of abuse are experienced by 84% of domestic violence victims, but what exactly counts? Let's dive in and talk about it. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k

Physical abuse is one of the most obvious signs of domestic violence, but what all does it encompass? Let's dive in and talk about it. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k

Domestic Violence annually impacts over 12 million people in the United States alone, but what exactly is it? Is it just physical abuse? Let's dive in and talk about it. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k

Welcome to the Love Doesn't Hurt podcast! Love Doesn't Hurt has three goals: to provide resources about domestic violence, create a community of supportive listeners, and educate the public about domestic violence. As a child survivor of domestic violence, this information is what I wish my mom and I knew before we left our situation. Getting more people talking about their stories and the impacts of domestic violence is the only way to break the cycle. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also visit their website at thehotline.org for more information. Music by Hotham Stream: smarturl.it/HothamMusic Download: hypeddit.com/track/sdqj1k