Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW

Gloria Allred is a founding partner of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg (AM&G) with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Her firm has been the leading women's rights private law firm in the nation for 47 years, winning hundreds of millions of dollars for victims. Ms. Allred has won countless honors for her pioneering legal work on behalf of victims who have been discriminated against due to gender, race, age, physical handicap, sexual orientation, sexual harassment or because they have AIDS. AM&G is also well-known for its work on behalf of victims of rape, child sexual abuse and battered women. Ms. Allred also founded the Women's Equal Rights Legal Defense and Education Fund (WERLDEF). Netflix "Seeing Allred" Watch Seeing Allred | Netflix Official Site Fight Back and Win Fight Back and Win: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Injustice--And How You Can Win Your Own Battles: Allred, Gloria: 9780060739300: Amazon.com: Books

A List of Resources for You Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's memoir check out Audible.com and it is now in Paperback, Hardcover and ebook and available on Amazon. For a copy of “Just Watch Me“ go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Everyone needs help sometimes. Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW as they discuss the importance of reaching out and how that translates into living better, happier lives. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.com: Books For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari, White, Jo Anne Dr.: 9781538125601: Amazon.com: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Another senseless death captured the world's attention as the video of Tyre Nichols final moments of life were released. Elected officials and community members expressed shock and sadness after seeing the police body camera and neighborhood security camera footage​, which showed multiple Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers kicking, punching and striking Nichols with a baton as he screamed for help. Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in an emotional conversation about Nichol's death, and how we can take action and demand change. Linked fate is when others can imagine that Floyd, Nichols and others could have been their sons, husbands, parents or teachers. These types of tragedies hit close to home. How can society trust people in authority when some of them act in horrific ways? "Like so many, I was outraged and deeply pained to see the horrific video of the beating that resulted in Tyre Nichols' death," President Biden said in a statement on Friday evening. "It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day." U.S. reacts to video of Tyre Nichols' fatal beating by Memphis police (axios.com) A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.com: Books For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari, White, Jo Anne Dr.: 9781538125601: Amazon.com: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.com: Books For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari, White, Jo Anne Dr.: 9781538125601: Amazon.com: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

No one is immune from trauma. Everyone has trauma that isn't realized. The emotions and memories live within us and cannot be ignored. It can be turned into success, through better understanding of ourselves, the world, and all those around us. Turning trauma into positive personal change, and growth increases the ability to succeed. Join our discussion about flipping the script, by being optimistic and open to seeing the world in new ways and with positivity that embraces change snd releases the trauma we hold. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in an important episode on suicide awareness and prevention. No one chooses to feel hopeless or struggle with conditions, such as, PTSD and depression. If these thoughts are feelings are left unaddressed, that puts people in danger of considering suicide as a way to end their pain and suffering. There is help. There are ways people can manage with these types of thoughts. Lifeline (988lifeline.org) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Call or Chat Online). This resource is available 24/7 at the following number: 1–800–273–8255 (TALK) Contact them whenever you feel worried about yourself or others who may be contemplating dying by suicide. Crisis Text Line. In the age we live in, more and more people are opting to text instead of talking on the phone. The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7, and you can reach them by texting “GO” to 741741. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Trauma not only lives deep inside us, but without realizing it we often eat in response to emotions, it's called emotional eating. Everyone does it because our bodies need food to survive. However food is a temporary emotional reward system in the brain that for a short time makes you feel better. Please join us! Eating Disorders Helpline | Chat, Call, or Text | NEDA (nationaleatingdisorders.org) Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) | Facebook Nourish | Make Nutrition Changes that Last (usenourish.com) A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.com: Books For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari, White, Jo Anne Dr.: 9781538125601: Amazon.com: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW for an episode from Season Two, days after Cosby was released early from prison. Last week Cosby's PR team announced that he is planning a comedy tour in 2023. Simultaneously, more than five women have filed allegations of sexual assault against him. But for an oral plea agreement that violated Cosby's 5th amendment right against self-incrimination, he would still be in prison. Join us for an open conversation about the reaction of sexual assault survivors and their supporters about Cosby's early release from prison. It is possible to continue moving forward after injustice especially since Cosby was found Guilty. Coping with the triggers associated with these kind of cases helps survivors find peace in the aftermath of the storm. A fire has been lit and survivors and advocates are more determined than ever to fight injustice, advance passage of meaningful legislation, and fix a broken legal system! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Is there someone in this world that has inspired you or brought you comfort during difficult times? Have you been able to let that person know what they mean to you? Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a powerful discussion about the people they did not know who helped in their healing: Johnny Mathis and Bernadette Peters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grieving the loss of a pet is real. Disenfranchised grief equals undervalued and unacknowledged grief where feelings are not acknowledged or publicly mourned. Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a heartfelt conversation to gain awareness and understanding of coping with pet loss.  For more support on coping with pet loss contact: 1. ASPCA 877-grief10  2. Lap of Love 855-955-5683 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused Judy Huth in the 1970's and is ordered to pay Ms. Huth $500,000 in civil suit. Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse minors. Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW as they discuss the latest cases against high profile men and women who have allegedly committed sexually violent crimes against innocent children. The system is broken, but there are cases where survivors are getting justice, even decades after the abuse occurred! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.com: Books For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari, White, Jo Anne Dr.: 9781538125601: Amazon.com: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW as they continue their conversation about coping with unimaginable loss as we head into the holidays. How can you take your grief and transform those feelings into action and change? Traumatic loss leaves many people paralyzed with pain and anguish. Listen to Judge Aquilina and Botwin as they share examples about people who have suffered devastating losses and have found ways to use their experiences to heal themselves while helping others. www.ivaccinate.org Home - I Vaccinate: Franny Strong Foundation Mikey23 Foundation | Facebook: The Mikey 23 Foundation was founded in memory of Michael McKissic II. Michael "Mikey" was 23 years old when he was tragically taken from us. Emilee - The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia: Mazur, Linda, Mazur, John, Mazur, Emilee: 9781700920126: Amazon.com: Books A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.com: Books For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari, White, Jo Anne Dr.: 9781538125601: Amazon.com: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW tomorrow for their next episode as they discuss how to transform unimaginable loss into hope and life.

"A death is considered traumatic if it occurs without warning; if it is untimely; if it involves violence; if there is damage to the loved one's body; if it was caused by a perpetrator with the intent to harm; if the survivor regards the death as preventable; if the survivor believes that the loved one suffered; or if the survivor regards the death, or manner of death, as unfair and unjust." (Grief After Traumatic Loss - Whats your Grief) Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a powerful conversation about the impact of traumatic loss. www.ivaccinate.org Home - I Vaccinate: Franny Strong Foundation Mikey23 Foundation | Facebook: The Mikey 23 Foundation was founded in memory of Michael McKissic II. Michael "Mikey" was 23 years old when he was tragically taken from us. Emilee - The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia: Mazur, Linda, Mazur, John, Mazur, Emilee: 9781700920126: Amazon.com: Books A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.com: Books For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari, White, Jo Anne Dr.: 9781538125601: Amazon.com: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here is a sneak peek of the next episode, dropping this Monday. Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW for a powerful conversation about traumatic loss.

Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW for an energized conversation about how to break patterns of self-sabotage. Feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness lead to choices that causes more stress and anxiety. Learn how to transform beliefs about yourself and move into a place of self-care and boundaries.

Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, for the Season 3 opener of Warrior Women Speak. Join them for an honest, lively conversation on the impact of hate speech and how statements made by Kanye West affected so many. How can members of society take statements of hate and transform them into statements of love and unity? You won't want to miss this episode! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.com: Books For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari, White, Jo Anne Dr.: 9781538125601: Amazon.com: Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

REPOST from Season One: Everyone has memories that are activated by our five senses. Join Judge Aquilina and Botwin, LCSW in this moving conversation about triggers and how to understand and work through those that are daunting and how to enjoy those that are pleasurable. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a heartfelt discussion about the SCOTUS reversal of Roe v Wade in the Dodds v Jackson decision. Seventy percent of the American public is pro-choice. Deaths of women are estimated to increase by 21% and 33% among black women. The government has made a choice that will lead to increased suicides, deaths and inequality. What can the public do with their outrage and horror? What are some steps people can take to make their voice be heard about a choice that should be up to a woman and her doctor? 

Coming to terms with our flawed parents ultimately brings us to a place of peace and comfort. What does it mean to forgive our parents and how can we choose happiness versus hold onto the anger from the past?

There is only love, no shame, in having a child. Regardless of whether they became part of your family by IVF, adoption, surrogacy or rape, children deserve honest age-appropriate answers about how they were conceived. This is needed for their mental health, physical health and overall feeling of safety, security and love. Lies by omission can negatively affect the parent-child relationship. Lies hurt the child's ability to trut and can lead to depression, shame and anxiety. Join us as we discuss this very important issue.

The Depp v Heard trial begs many questions to include: Will there be a chilling effect on turning to the legal system for assistance? Will #MeToo be affected? Can we use this case as a teachable moment? Join us in our lively discussion on Warrior Women Speak.

“Guilt, Grief & Regret." Covid, school shootings, other crimes, wars, natural causes… Whatever the reason when someone we love passes away, grief, guilt and regret have a cyclical relationship that heightens at various times and although painful, these feelings are part of the normal healing process. Please join “Warrior Women Speak” in this lively and meaningful discussion. A List of Resources for You Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's memoir check out Audible.com and it is now in Paperback, Hardcover and ebook and available on Amazon. For a copy of “Just Watch Me“ go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

When fictional horror scenes become our reality and the unimaginable happens, how do we begin to regain control and manage our stress? How do we cope with feelings of uncertainty, unsafety and fear when trauma envelopes us?

Have you seen or experienced a horrifying event, been a victim of a crime, or suffered a significant loss? Does your adrenaline kick in when you take a test, or sense danger, or maybe at times when you are uncertain? Trauma can affect you in the moment but it also has effects long after the triggering incident. Our bodies react in different ways when we sense danger or have to work through our fears. During these uncertain moments our brain goes into ‘protective mode' that can trigger "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn" or a hybrid of those responses which often affects our mental and physical health and can disrupt the quality of our lives for many years. Join our discussion of how to recognize "fight, flight, freeze, fawn" trauma responses and some of the reasons for them. Understanding both the triggers and the trauma and how to process and navigate them is instrumental in moving forward, breaking the patterns that bind us to the past, and living a joyful fulfilled life.

Join us in part two of our conversation with Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD whose latest book: The Girl in the Red Boots is our special Mother's Day guest. Judith's continues telling her story and we discuss various ways to cope and connect with our mothers and a past we cannot change. Judith lives by example demonstrating that we can move forward positively by understanding, having faith, and believing in ourselves. Judith's story teaches us that we are stronger and better because of where we came from. It is important to understand that reconciling the relationships we have with our mothers is the key to having a productive life that evolves positively leaving the pain and confusion we felt in the past where it belongs. The journey can be haunting or uplifting, it can change you in ways you've never thought possible. The Girl in the Red Boots is a compassionate retelling of Judith's journey and is intertwined with many other reflective stories. Judith's raw honesty and humor brings to the forefront the need for exploration, understanding and healing. Order your copy of The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother here Amazon.com: The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother eBook : Rabinor, PhD, Judith Ruskay: Kindle Store -- And, please leave a review! Order your copy of The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother now in ebook or paperback Amazon.com: The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother eBook : Rabinor, PhD, Judith Ruskay: Kindle Store

Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD whose latest book: The Girl in the Red Boots is our special Mother's Day guest. Join us in this two part series where we discuss and share our various journeys with our mothers. Judith's story with her own mother couldn't be told for years after her mother passed but through her writing she healed and was finally ready to share her story to help others. Reconciling the relationships we have with our mothers allows us to release anger and gain compassion and insight for ourselves and our mothers. The views we have as children morph and evolve while we grow into adults, raise our own children and watch our parents decline. The journey can be haunting or uplifting, it can change you in ways you've never thought possible. The Girl in the Red Boots describes such a journey and talking with Judith brings to the forefront the need for exploration, understanding and healing. Order your copy of The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother here Amazon.com: The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother eBook : Rabinor, PhD, Judith Ruskay: Kindle Store -- And, please leave a review!

Recognizing the signs of troubling mental health issues that often begin with depression can save a life—your own or someone you love. Please join Warrior Women Speak with myself & Shari Botwin, LCSW, in this important discussion A List of Resources for You Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's memoir check out Audible.com and it is now in Paperback, Hardcover and ebook and available on Amazon. For a copy of “Just Watch Me“ go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

A woman is raped every 68 seconds. We live in a society that often shames or blames the victim. What can we do to combat rape culture? Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in an honest discussion about progress we have made and what still needs attention. National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY) Prefer to Text? Text "loveis" to 22522. Peer advocates are available to talk, text, or chat online 24/7 Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's memoir check out Audible.com and it is now in Paperback, Hardcover and ebook and available on Amazon. For a copy of “Just Watch Me“ go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

Burnout is now classified as a mental health condition caused by unmanaged stress at home and at work. Left untreated, it can lead to chronic illness, depression and anxiety. Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in an energetic conversation about how to recognize the signs of burnout and what to do if you have it! A List of Resources for You: Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak  www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's memoir check out Audible.com and it is now in Paperback, Hardcover and ebook and available on Amazon. For a copy of “Just Watch Me“ go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

How do you know when you are in a relationship that is toxic? What are some of the red flags? In the episode Judge Aquilina and Botwin, LCSW had an unfiltered conversation about relationships and how to know when they are causing pain versus support and comfort. A List of Resources for You! Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's book now in Paperback, Just Watch Me go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

Divorce is the death of a marriage and everyone needs time to heal. Working together toward an amicable divorce couples can heal faster and protect their children from the trauma instead teaching them that despite living in two homes they are still one family and are loved. Please join us is in this candid and heartfelt discussion. A List of Resources for You! Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's book now in Paperback, Just Watch Me go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

We all have a right to feel safe, especially in our homes. Life brings with it many stressors and it is important to be aware of your surroundings, analyze your safety, and prepare an escape plan if you are living in a dangerous situation. In times of war, fallout from Covid, and unsafe situations at home, we need to protect ourselves and loved ones. What are some steps you can take when you feel like your emotional or physical safety are at risk? Join us for some tips and resources. A List of Resources for You Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's memoir check out Audible.com and it is now in Paperback, Hardcover and ebook and available on Amazon. For a copy of “Just Watch Me“ go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

Building Resilience…We are born with it—You have what it takes to keep hope & overcome any obstacle with your resilience A List of Resources for You! Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's book now in Paperback, Just Watch Me go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

Being your unique self means that it is important to be your own cheerleader and not letting any narcissist keep you from being you! No one has the right to steal your joy or make you feel like your needs and wants are not important. Set boundaries, even if it means walking away. Keep your power and enjoy your life! A List of Resources for You! Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com Email us with suggestions of topics, questions or comments anytime! warriorwomenspeak@gmail.com Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/warriorwomenspeak www.facebook.com/warriorwomenspeak For more on Judge Aquilina's book now in Paperback, Just Watch Me go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Follow Botwin on Psychology Today Blogs: Thriving After Trauma | Psychology Today Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

Watching the war against Ukraine triggers many into recalling the past and worrying about the future. We must remain hopeful, practice self-care, talk with children, and do small things for others as this war unfolds. Partnering together we can stand with Ukraine to give them hope and healing and let them know we stand with them. To read Botwin's latest feature in Psychology Today Magazine on managing emotions as war breaks out in Ukraine go to How Images of War in Ukraine Can Trigger PTSD | Psychology Today A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book now in Paperback, Just Watch Me go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a powerful discussion about the latest outbreak of violence in the Ukraine. Topics included how to talk to our children about the war, how to manage PTSD for those that have served and how to support people abroad. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book now in Paperback, Just Watch Me go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in Paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com Other Books by Judge Aquilina Amazon.com: Feel No Evil: 9781733696432: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: ALL RISE (ALL RISE SERIES): 9781733696463: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books Amazon.com: Triple Cross Killer (State Detective Special Forces): 9781733696401: Aquilina, Rosemarie: Books

When guilty verdicts are overturned like in the Cosby case, what are the effects on the victims? Join this lively discussion about trauma, revictimization, healing and change. Let us know what you think. Your voice matters! You matter! We hear you! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book now in paperback, Just Watch Me go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47 For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Flowers, cards, and candy do not define Valentines Day! It is a day to honor yourself, your loved ones who are with us and who have passed. Remember to be your own best friend and love yourself so that you can pass that love on to others and receive love when you are ready. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

But for an oral plea agreement that violated Cosby's 5th amendment right against self-incrimination, he would still be in prison. Join us for an open conversation about the reaction of sexual assault survivors and their supporters about Cosby's early release from prison. It is possible to continue moving forward after injustice especially since Cosby was found Guilty. Coping with the triggers associated with these kind of cases helps survivors find peace in the aftermath of the storm. A fire has been lit and survivors and advocates are more determined than ever to fight injustice, advance passage of meaningful legislation, and fix a broken legal system!

You are not responsible for anyone but yourself so stop apologizing for being you. Flip the script and instead of feeling guilty and apologizing, acknowledge you are human and own it. And, stop apologizing to others for what they are going through, instead ask what you can do to help and thereby acknowledge what they are going through. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

The first step in dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is to recognize it. PTSD can make your life incredibly difficult and unpredictable resulting in levels of stress and anxiety that become unbearable. Asking for help or helping another will change a negative trajectory into a positive trajectory that returns inner peace, joy and ensures a future filled with confidence and fulfilment. Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255 https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp Crisis Helpline for First Responders: 866-676-7500 24-Hour Crisis Line for First Responders: 1-800-327-7451 CopLine Crisis Line: 1-800-267-5463 A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

The difficult journey of learning to trust is mandatory after abandonment, loss, and trauma. Without reclaiming the ability to trust ourselves and others we only betray ourselves by not being able to enjoy a happy, healthy, well adjusted life. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Do you love your father, hate your father, miss your father, or wish you were a father? Maybe you never knew your father? The entanglement of emotion on a day that honors fathers can be untangled in the way you choose to celebrate Fathers Day. The script is yours to write: How will you choose to make Father's Day Happy & Memorable? A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

When we have realistic expectations for ourselves we give our children permission to be happily imperfect without apology or devaluation of themselves when mistakes are made. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Raising children as a single parent whether by choice or circumstance means asking for help when needed and allowing the village around you to step in to ensure every child feels safe, heard, respected, and loved. Join us in this important discussion and hug your child! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Who are the narcissists in your life? A narcissist is self-centered, self-absorbed, and short on empathy. Know that you can't change them, but you can change how you react to them! World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day June 1, 2021 https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-narcissitic-abuse-awareness-day-june-1/ A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Mental illness is not a dirty word, it is like any other illness. People with any mental illness deserve understanding, and support, a team approach, and a workable plan to ensure a full life. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold. Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

After over a year of Covid-19 "Safety Bubbles" we will face many issues transitioning into the unmasked "New Normal" -- Will we fear or will we trust?

The perfect family is a myth. No one should carry guilt for imperfection but everyone should know they matter. Holding onto guilt causes turmoil that manifests in many ways. Letting go of the guilt carries us forward into living a richer, happier, and productive life filled with positivity.