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I was so blessed to grab another interview with Dr./Rabbi Michael Schiffman.   His story is very interesting, as I am sure you will agree.Dr. Schiffman grew up in New York in a traditional Jewish family. He has earned BA, MDiv and DMin degrees. In addition, he has had an ongoing private study of Talmud, Shulchan Oruch, and Chasidus. He is also is the Executive Director of Chevra USA, a humanitarian organization that feeds elderly Jews, particularly holocaust survivors, in the Former Soviet Union and Israel, as well as mentoring Messianic Leaders in Eastern Europe.  In addition, Dr. Schiffman has lead three Messianic Jewish congregations in Arizona, Ohio, and New York, and served as Associate Rabbi in Connecticut. He has authored two books, and has been a frequent contributor of articles to Boundaries, Kesher, Messianic Outreach, and other publications.  Dr. Schiffman also is a lecturer on Messianic Judaism, History, Torah, and Messianic Worship in the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations Yeshiva, and is a Professor on the faculty of St. Petersburg Theological Seminary, as well as an adjunct professor in several theological schools.For more information about Chevra USA visit www.chevrahumanitarian.org.  

Klaar voor een wijncast vol cowboys, Italiaanse familieliefde en een opgemerkte cameo van maquis en garrigue?In deze zonnige lente-aflevering neem ik je mee naar het zuiden van Toscane. In de Maremma ligt een vrij onbekend maar daarom niet minder interessante appellatie: de DOCG Morellino di Scansano.Dankzij Licata Vini en stamvader Calogero kon ik spreken met Elisabetta Geppetti, de sterke vrouw van het wijnhuis Le Pupille. Een ware ambassadeur van de regio en de overheerlijke wijnen. Een sensationele reis langs sensuele sangiovese, Super Tuscan Saffredi en de milderende Tyrreense bries staan op je te wachten. De wijnen van Le Pupille vind je bij Licata Vini Klikken, luisteren en wegdromen! Meer info en afleveringen op wijncast.com

Wie wordt de beste sommelier van België 2020? Welke skills zijn er nodig? En wat levert zo'n titel op?De zenuwen van de 19 kanshebbers staan nog altijd strak gespannen. Pas op 18 oktober op het podium weten drie van hen dat ze de finale mogen spelen. Om de koorts te meten trok ik afgelopen week al naar de halve finales van het BK in de stadsbrouwerij van De Koninck in Antwerpen. Wat maakt iemand tot een goed sommelier? Waarom is een wedstrijd nodig? Ik vroeg het aan drie oud-winnaars en leden van de Belgische Sommeliersgilde, voorzitter Kris Lismont van Mondevino, Yanick Dehandschutter van Sir Kwinten* (laureaat 2014) en Tom Ieven van het Hof van Cleve *** (laureaat 2018).Ik kon ook één van de 19 deelnemers strikken tussen de proeven door. Aurélie Charels werkt in Sir Kwinten als sommelier en is één van de weinig vrouwelijke kandidates. Tot haar grote spijt. Waarom? luisteren!Voor foto's en meer afleveringen check www.wijncast.com

Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by the owner of Providence Pilates, Cheryl Turnquist, and instructor, Amie Cunha to discuss the transition of in-studio to virtual Pilates classes. They discuss how this has encouraged their community in a time of need and how it impacts the way people view exercise. They also speak to the importance of exercise for mental health and how the COVID-19 pandemic may influence the setup for future Pilates classes.

Dr. Michael Bradley and Dr. Anthony DeLuise from Ortho Rhode Island join Michelle Collie in another episode of our Special COVID-19 Series. They discuss the measures they are taking in their practice to ensure the safety of their patients and their staff.

Klaar voor katharen, wijnterroristen en Napoleon? Welkom in de Languedoc...Met 235.000 hectaren aan wijngaarden is de Languedoc in het zuiden van Frankrijk de grootste wijnstreek ter wereld. Je kan het eigenlijk beschouwen als een wijnland op zichzelf. Wijnboeren en consumenten profiteren er van een ongeziene vrijheid (aan regels) en blijheid (in de fles).Langs het Canal du Midi laveren we tussen bulkwijn en kwaliteitsvolle AOC's. We maken een excursie naar Algerije voor de Carignan. Na het dieprode bloedvergieten van de ketterse katharen komen we via de Cevennen tot een knallende finale. Helaas letterlijk...de wijnterroristen van de CRAV staan paraat met bommen en bivakmutsen.Meer weten? www.wijncast.comFlesinfo: Mas des Cabres, La Draille, AOC Sommières Languedoc, 2018. 45% Grenache, 20% Syrah en 35% Mourvèdre. Te verkrijgen bij JJ Wijnen in Berchem bij de onnavolgbare Jean² Pottiez.

In deze nieuwe #SlokDown neem ik je mee naar Umbrië. Het onderschatte groene wijnhart van Italië. Ontdek de donkere Montefalco Sagrantino en de witte boomknuffelaar Trebbiano Spoletino. Voldemort komt langs voor de lunch, Fransiscus laat zijn vogels zien en ook blonde godin Gwyneth Paltrow krijgt een cameo. Tot slot passeert de Carthaagse generaal Hannibal voor een bloederige afdronk langs het Trasimeense Meer. Ik heb voor deze aflevering vier Umbrische flessen uit mijn kelder geselecteerd. Je ziet ze op www.wijncast.com. Drie van de vier komen rechtstreeks uit Italië. Eentje haalde ik bij Umbria in Geel. Een fijne wijnwinkel -online geopend in coronatijden- waar je enkel Umbrische kwaliteitswijn vindt. Niet aarzelen dus!Laat me weten wat je ervan vindt @wijncast op alle social media.Nog een laatste tip: meer Umbrië hoor je in een vorige aflevering van Wijncast met Rudi Vranckx.

Tijd voor America First en All The President's Wines....In deze nieuwe #SlokDown neem ik je mee over de Atlantische oceaan. We duiken in een roze cadillac en rijden naar de kelders van The West Wing om te gorgelen met een dronken generaal. Carter, Nixon, LBJ, Jefferson, Washington en Donald Trump passeren de presidentiële revue. De heren hebben niet alleen iets met macht maar ook met wijn. We verwerken nog een Madeira of drie na de lunch om decennia van mislukte wijnexperimenten in Virginia door te spoelen. En wat betekent "1787 Th.J."?Je ontdekt het in deze nieuwe aflevering waarin zelfs het ultieme Parisoordeel aan bod komt. Daarover nog een kleine rechtzetting: The Judgement of Paris vond plaats in 1976 en niet in 1978 zoals ik vertel. Mea Culpa!Tips, suggesties, commentaar? Eén adres: @wijncast op alle social media.Flesinfo: Born to Run, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Bieler Wines te koop bij ad Bibendum.

Hey liefhebbers van een goed glas wijn én een goed verhaal! Door de 'lockdown' in België -oké officieel heet het niet zo- kan ik niemand meer fysiek interviewen voor Wijncast. Jammer...want wie heeft er geen zin in fijne wijnverhalen? Daarom lanceer ik #SlokDown. Micro-podcasts met mezelf aan het woord. Ik vertel wijnanekdotes, verhalen over druiven, streken, figuren, flessen en ga zo maar door. Ik beloof mijn best te doen om zo vaak mogelijk iets te posten. Maar het werk- en gezinsleven bestaan natuurlijk ook nog. Niets belet je trouwens om ook alle andere afleveringen van Wijncast te ontdekken! De eerste #SlokDown is dus een feit. Hij gaat over de ongekroonde koning van Zuid-Italië: de Aglianico! Een heerlijke druif vol heerlijke verhalen. Je kan de aflevering hierboven streamen of rustig beluisteren via Spotify of je favoriete podcast-app.Laat me zeker weten wat je ervan vindt en wat je nog wil horen! Volg @wijncast op Instagram, Twitter en Facebook.En bovenal: gezondheid!

Fast Facts, Indoor Results from USATF Indoor Champs, Husky Classic + BU Valentine's Day Invite and who we would put on our USA Olympic Marathon Dream Teams. Play along with the template in our IG stories today! --- Follow Up + Running on Instagram Follow Lauren on Instagram Follow Abby on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by LOLA, use code "upandrunning" to get 30% off your first order at mylola.com

Join us for a casual group run + podcast meet up at 7am on March 14th. SoCal, exact location TBD. RSVP to the event here. Wanna run in a fast race or just come see some pros killing it on the track this summer? Check out the Sunset Tour that Abby is helping organize here. FAST FACTS: 3 American Records fell at the Millrose Games over the weekend, Elinor Purrier broke the 38 year-old indoor mile record, Donavan Brazier broke his own 800m indoor record and Ajee Wilson broke her own 800m indoor record Other amazing performances from Millrose included - Allie O's win in the women's 3000m, Chris O'Hare's win in the Men's Wannamaker Mile + Nico Young's HS Indoor 3000m record Jessica Hull made Australia's Olympic Team at their 5000m National Championships this week Galen Rupp ran at tune up half in Pheonix with a 61:19 performance for the win Amy Cragg runs 76:53 at Rock N Roll New Orleans Half Marathon, read the recent Runner's World Article about Amy here   MAIN TOPIC: USATF Indoor National Championships Watch on NBC / NBCSN Distance Events Schedule: Friday 2/13 Men's 3000m final - 8:28p MST Women's 3000m final - 8:45p MST Saturday 2/14 Women's 800m final - 2:24p MST Men's 800m final - 2:33p MST Women's 1500m final - 2:42p MST Men's 1500m final - 3:11p MST   Coaching Tip Hand Off: Hurdle Podcast, Episode #93 with Wendy Yang --- Follow Up + Running on Instagram Follow Lauren on Instagram Follow Abby on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. Get 10 free meals and free shipping by going to hellofresh.com/upandrunning10 and using code "UPANDRUNNING10" at check out.

Neely Spence Gracey is a professional runner for Adidas. She was a stand out DII runner for Shippensburg University where she was coached by her dad. She made her marathon debut at the Boston Marathon in 2016 where she was the top American, she ran the New York City Marathon the same year where she placed 8th in a PR of 2:34:55. Neely and her husband welcomed their son, Athens, in the summer of 2018 and Neely just ran her firat poatpartum marathon at Houston, qualifying for the Olympic Trials Marathon on the last day of the qualifying window! Things We Talk About In This Episode - Neely's pre-pregnancy training - Her coaching business Get Running - Her experience with running through pregnancy - Her experience returning to running postpartum - The mother-runner community - Her training for and OTQ at the Houston Marathon a few weeks ago - How her training for the Trials is going Looking forward to seeing Neely in Atlanta later this month and her journey to 2024. --- Follow Neely on Instagram Follow Lauren on Instagram Follow Abby on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Lily Trotters. Get 25% off your order at lilytrotters.com with code "UPANDRUNNING"

In this episode we recap the exciting results from the weekend's indoor track races + answer some listener questions including: 1 - How did you get into coaching? 2 - What is the difference between the various coaching certifications? 3 - Tips for vetting a potential coach. 4 - What shoes do we recommend for 5K-marathon racing? ----- Follow the Up + Running Podcast on Instagram here Follow Lauren on Instagram here Follow Abby on Instagram here ----- This episode is sponsored by Rapid Reboot. You can get 5% off of your Rapid Reboot Recovery System using code "UPANDRUNNING". Check out all their options at www.rapidreboot.com

Rory is a professional runner for Northern Arizona Elite. He graduated from BYU in 2019 and has been crushing it in his first year as a pro. After his astounding, 1:01:44, half marathon debut in Houston this past weekend we knew we had to Catch Up With him. Things We Talk About In This Episode - His race in Houston - His transition from collegiate to professional running - His goals for 2020 - His recent switch to a plant based diet - The Game Changers Documentary [learn more here] - The Plantpower Meal Planner [learn more here] - His new podcast --> once this is released we will make sure to link here We wish Rory the best this year and hope to see him representing Team Canada in Tokyo! --- Follow Rory on Instagram and Twitter Follow Lauren on Instagram Follow Abby on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Lily Trotters. Get 25% off your order at lilytrotters.com with code "UPANDRUNNING"

Currently nominated for an ADG award and a British Film Designers Guild award for his Production Design of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Patrick Tatopoulos is a force in the production design world. His talents have allowed him to work so many positions from illustrator, creature supervisor over to costume designer, producer, director and more. He seems almost too nice of a guy to be in this industry but you can hear his passion and his love to create come through in his amazing stories of films like Independence Day, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Stargate, Batman vs. Superman, Justice League and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.

FAST FACTS - Kipchoge and Bekele to go head-to-head at the London Marathon in April - Will Nike's Vaporfly's be banned? [link] - Lauren Paquette joins HOKA NazElite [see announcement here] - Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky announce 3rd Cookbook coming later this year -> Rise and Run: Recipes, Rituals, and Runs to Jumpstart Your Day. - Former World Record Holder in the marathon, Wilson Kipsang, was “provisionally suspended for whereabouts failures and tampering” [read article here] RESULTS USATF Cross Country Championships - results here - Congratulations to previous podcast guest, Paige Stoner, on her second place finish and making her first US Team! You can listen to Paige's episode here Houston Marathon + Half Marathon - results here - See Malindi Elmore's post-race interview here Rock N Roll Phoenix - results here Congrats to another previous podcast guest, Kaitlin Gregg-Goodman on her first place finish and 1:13:51 PR at the Naples Daily News Half Marathon in Florida! You can listen to Kaitlin's episode here. This week's hand-off -- CTolle Run, Episode 107 from January 2019 with Malindi Elmore. Find the episode here ----- Follow the Up + Running Podcast on Instagram here Follow Lauren on Instagram here Follow Abby on Instagram here ----- This episode is sponsored by Rapid Reboot. You can get 5% off of your Rapid Reboot Recovery System using code "UPANDRUNNING". Check out all their options at www.rapidreboot.com

Top Running Moments of 2019 (in no particular order) - Eliud Kipchoge's 1:59:40 marathon at the INEOS159 Project Watch the full run here - Brigid Kosgei's World Record at the Chicago Marathon - Alberto Salazar is banned from coaching for 4 years - Yomif Kejelcha's World Record in the Indoor Mile - Donovan Brazier's 800m American Record + Shelby Houlihan's American Record in the 1500m Watch Donovan's record here Watch Shelby's post-record interview here - Mary Cain's OpEd in the New York Times and the conversations it's opened up in the running community - watch the OpEd video and read the article here - The performance by the American Men's field at the Chicago Marathon - Kenenisa Bekele's near World Record at the Berlin Marathon - Sifan Hissan's historic double at World's to win the 1500m and 10,000m - Lindsay Crouse breaking the story around maternity leave for Nike professional runners Read the OpEd here Lauren and Abby's Favorites of 2019 Favorite Shoes - HOKA Cliftons (Lauren) + Pegasus Zoom Turbo (Abby) Favorite Race - Ventura Half Marathon (Lauren) + Eugene Marathon (Abby) Favorite Podcast We Discovered - Armchair Expert (Lauren) + Whoa That's Good and Morning Shake Out (Abby) Favorite Book - Let Your Mind Run (Lauren) + The Passion Paradox (Abby) Sign up for the Up + Running Newsletter here. --- This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to www.hellofresh.com/UPANDRUNNING10 and use code "UPANDRUNNING10" to get 10 free meals in HelloFresh's New Year's Sale!

Follow Lauren T. Follow Lauren F. Follow the Up + Running Podcast Follow Sandyboy Productions Things We Talked About in This Episode Azusa Pacific Univeristy + Head Coach Preston Grey Mammoth Track Club The Station rabbit Sacramento Running Association CJ Albertson Squirrels Nut Butter Bringing Up Bebe Azmed Maternity Belt Go Ahead, Stop and Pee Thanks for listening! Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!

"Ann" survived an abuser who nearly strangled her at 18, an abusive partner who held her at gunpoint, sexual abuse and more. In this episode she shares her story to inspire and guide other victims to become survivors. This survivor has had music to help her, friends, groups like Al-Anon and even a boss who stepped in to show support and offer help. Ann says she now strives to be that light for others. "If one person gets help because of one thing I have said... your life can be such a better quality of life. Don't let what has happened to you hold you back. Because you will forever be held back if you crawl into a hole and give in and give up. You have to find what helps you." If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

Men aren’t the problem. But men are the solution. I didn’t fully understand this statement before getting involved with Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services. But my time in the recording booth with our podcast team has opened my eyes to so much. First, it’s normal to talk about victims with female pronouns because so many domestic violence victims we see are women, and their assailants, men. But we know that victims aren’t only women. Men are victims, too. At the hands of both female and male abusers. Secondly, through interviews with survivors and experts in this organization, I’ve learned that as a man, I don’t need to feel shunned because so often it’s my gender who’s violent. This isn’t an organization or a movement that’s against men. Organizations like DASAS are here to support men, just as we support women. We want to put a stop to intimate partner violence by shining a light on it. It’s not okay to take the power away from a partner or other relationship. It’s not manly to control others. I want to speak to the men here tonight. If you’re a man in an abusive relationship, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Abuse of men happens far more often than you might expect—in both heterosexual and same sex relationships. It happens to men from all cultures and all walks of life regardless of age or occupation. However, men are often reluctant to report abuse because they feel embarrassed, fear they won’t be believed, or are scared that their partner will take revenge. Domestic violence against men can take many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse and threats of abuse. Abusive relationships always involve an imbalance of power and control. An abuser uses intimidating, hurtful words and behaviors to control his or her partner. It might not be easy to recognize domestic violence against men. Early in the relationship, your partner might seem attentive, generous and protective in ways that later turn out to be controlling and frightening. You might be experiencing domestic violence if your partner: Calls you names, insults you or puts you down Prevents you from going to work or school Stops you from seeing family or friends Tries to control how you spend money, where you go or what you wear Acts jealous or possessive or constantly accuses you of being unfaithful Gets angry when drinking alcohol or using drugs Threatens you with violence or a weapon Hits, kicks, shoves, slaps, chokes or otherwise hurts you physically, your children or your pets Forces you to have sex or engage in sexual acts against your will Blames you for his or her violent behavior or tells you that you deserve it Please. Don't take the blame. You may not be sure whether you're the victim or the abuser. It's common for survivors of domestic violence to act out verbally or physically against the abuser, yelling, pushing or hitting him or her during conflicts. The abuser may use such incidents to manipulate you, describing them as proof that you are the abusive partner. You may have developed unhealthy behaviors. Many survivors do. That doesn't mean you are at fault for the abuse. If you're having trouble identifying what's happening, take a step back and look at larger patterns in your relationship. Then, review the signs of domestic violence. In an abusive relationship, the person who routinely uses these behaviors is the abuser. The person on the receiving end is being abused. Even if you're still not sure, seek help. Intimate partner violence causes physical and emotional damage — no matter who is at fault. If you’re gay, bisexual, or transgender, you can experience domestic violence and abuse if you’re in a relationship with someone who: Threatens to tell friends, family, colleagues, or community members your sexual orientation or gender identity Tells you that authorities won’t help a gay, bisexual, or transgender person Tells you that leaving the relationship means you’re admitting that gay, bisexual, or transgender relationships are deviant Justifies abuse by telling you that you’re not “really” gay, bisexual, or transgender Says that men are naturally violent Regardless of gender, ending a relationship, even an abusive one, is rarely easy. It becomes even harder if you’ve been isolated from friends and family, threatened, manipulated, and controlled, or physically and emotionally beaten down. You may feel that you have to stay in the relationship due to any of these reasons: You feel ashamed. Many men feel great shame that they’ve been abused, been unable to stand up for themselves, or somehow failed in their role as a male, husband, or father. Your religious beliefs dictate that you stay or your self-worth is so low that you feel this abusive relationship is all you deserve. There’s a lack of resources. Many men worry they’ll have difficulty being believed by the authorities, or that their abuse will be minimized because they’re male, or find there are few resources to specifically help abused men. You’re in a same sex relationship but haven’t come out to family or friends, and are afraid your partner will out you. You’re in denial. Just as with female domestic violence victims, denying that there is a problem in your relationship will only prolong the abuse. You may still love your partner when they’re not being abusive and believe that they will change or that you can help them. But change can only happen once your abuser takes full responsibility for their behavior and seeks professional treatment. You want to protect your children. You worry that if you leave, your spouse will harm your children or prevent you from having access to them. Obtaining custody of children is always challenging for fathers, but even if you are confident that you can do so, you may still feel overwhelmed at the prospect of raising them alone. If these sound familiar, you are not alone. We see you. Domestic violence and abuse can have a serious physical and psychological impact. The first step to protecting yourself and stopping the abuse is to reach out. Talk to a friend, family member, or someone else you trust, or call a domestic violence helpline. Admitting the problem and seeking help does not mean you have failed as a man or as a husband. You are not to blame, and you are not weak. As well as offering a sense of relief and providing some much-needed support, sharing details of your abuse can also be the first step in building a case against your abuser. If you’re looking for help and need advice or advocacy, I want to encourage you to call 911 if it’s an emergency. Then, please reach out to DASAS. We’re here to help. Our 24 hour hotline is 800-828-2023 and our website is dasas-mi-dot-org. Domestic violence against men can have devastating effects. Although you may not be able to stop your partner's abusive behavior, you can seek help. Remember, no one deserves to be abused. I encourage everyone to listen to our podcast, I’m Not In An Abusive Relationship, for hope, insight and encouragement. Thank you for being here tonight. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

In today's episode Lauren catches up with Alana Scarano, who is coming off of her recent OTQ race at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Alana is a former figure skater who found her talent for running in high school. She ran collegiality at the DIII level for Wartburg College. She ran a 5th year for California Baptist University where she was part of the first women's team to make the DII XC National Meet. Lauren and Alana touch on overcoming disordered eating, weathering the ups and downs that come with running, finding the joy in running after struggling with an extended period of injuries, marathon training and goals for the Olympic Trials Marathon this February. Alana lives in Huntsville, Alabama with her husband and coach, Miles Scarano. She works for Running Lane and coaches runners virtually. Follow Alana on Instagram Check out Running Lane here     Follow Lauren on Instagram

Dr. Lukas Konandreas is not only a full-time emergency room doctor, he is also the author of Better Dead Than Divorced and an advocate for domestic abuse victims. A romance. A forced marriage. A scandalous affair. A hit man. Better Dead Than Divorced is the true story of a young woman whose path crosses with a charming playboy. Their fates collide into a love affair. He asks her to have sex, since “We are to get married anyway” and she gives in. He reneges his promise, but the young woman’s family makes sure he lives up to his promise. Their forced marriage opens the gates for disaster. He has extramarital affairs, he is abusing her and tries for years to commission an assassin, someone, to kill her. She knows about his evil intentions and she is urged to leave him and save her life but her love, her devotion, and societal prejudice against divorced women make her stay and say “ Better Dead Than Divorced”. And dead she ends up one night by a commissioned assassin. Her cousin, a principled man, driven by honor and conscience fights beyond his modest means in a corrupt system to have justice for her loss served. One of the ways that Dr. Lukas advocates for the victims is to help empower them to get out of the abusive relationships. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

Guest Co-Host: Henri Floris Jordan Hasay announced that she is going to be working with Paula Radcliffe as her new coach [read story] Joshua Cheptegei set a new 10K road world record in Valencia, he finished with a time of 26:38 and beat the previous record by 6 seconds [read story] Tina Muir and her husband, Steve, are expecting baby #2! Congratulations! [see announcement] Mo Farah will be defending his 10,000 title at the Tokyo Olympics. [read story] PROFESSIONAL RUNNERS TAKE ON TURKEY TROTS Silicon Valley Turkey Trot [full results] Women - Shannon Rowbury (15:41), Kim Conley (15:44) and Emily Infeld (15:47) Men - Aaron Templeton (13:54), David Bett (13:57) and Brian Barraza (13:57) Manchester Road Race [full results] Women - Edna Kiplagat (24:30), Sally Kipyego (24:43) amd Molly Seidel (24:43) Paige Stoner came in 8th in 25:11 Men - Eric Jenkins (21:19), Edward Cheserek (21:22) and Andrew Butchart (21:23) Brogan Austin lined up for his local turkey trot FOOTLOCKER REGIONAL RESULTS [Footlocker website] Northeast Boys Winner - Patrick Anderson (15:17) Girls Winner - Marlee Starliper (17:03) - second fastest time ever in this meet South Boys Winner - Judson Greer (14:57) Girls Winner - Jenna Hutchins (16:53) Midwest Boys Winner - Josh Methner (15:46) Girls Winner - Abby Vanderkooi (17:17) West The California State Meet for XC was this past Saturday so the West Regional meet will be happening this coming Saturday on 12/7 at Mt SAC Footlocker Nationals are 12/14 in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE RUNNERS TAKING ON THE CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON THIS WEEKEND!

When you face online harassment or abuse, it affects you in real life. Sometimes the threats come right to your front door. So what happens when an abuser takes their attacks online? Or what are you supposed to do when online abuse occurs and you're not feeling safe? What makes online abusers tick? Most people have come across trolls, haters or even worse on the internet. Especially for people in underrepresented groups, the internet can be a place where safety does not seem a given. Geraldine DeRuiter shared her ideas and experiences about surviving online harassment and making the internet a better place to work and play. Geraldine is a writer. Her travel blog, The Everywhereist, catapulted her into a digital career with a large social media following. She's faced abuse of all levels. Now Geraldine speaks on her experience to help others. The Smart Woman’s Guide to Surviving Online Abuse – Geraldine DeRuiter The Everywhereist Geraldine on Twitter If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

Executive Director of DASAS Rose Ludwick brings information on the Crime Victims Compensation Fund in this episode of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. The Crime Victim Services Commission (CVSC) Compensation Program may help crime victims, who sustained a personal physical injury, and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime. Costs that may be eligible include medical treatment, counseling, funerals, crime scene clean-up, grief counseling and loss of income or support not paid by other sources. Contact Information:Victims-Only Toll-Free Number: 1-877-251-7373Fax: 517-373-2439Email: MDHHS-Michigancrimevictim@michigan.gov   If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

Guest Co-Host: Abby Stanley Fast Facts: This week's fact facts section covers some quick news topics for the week, including Craig Engels cutting the mullet and shaving the stash, Kara Goucher's first ultramarathon, updates on Colleen Quigley and Emily Infield's training and more. NCAA XC Regionals and Nationals: This week's main topic is a run down of the nine NCAA DI Regional Championships that took place this past weekend. Lauren and Abby also share their predictions for the National Championships coming up this Saturday, November 23rd. ---- This episode is sponsored by Rapid Reboot, use code "UPANDRUNNING" for 5% off your purchase at www.rapidreboot.com Make sure to check out Episode 199 of The Rambling Running, where Matt Chittim interviews Lauren and Mary Johnson about the Lift Run Perform Breaking 3 Project.

Tori Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS joins the show to discuss how to talk to children who experience domestic violence. When It’s Time to Talk Talking about abuse is never comfortable. It can be particularly difficult to discuss the topic with your children. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say anything. Children have this elephant-in-the-room problem, and it can really create a kind of wedge between the child and parent. That’s when we start to see behavioral issues. Experts say those behavioral issues are often children trying to express themselves without having the opportunity or know-how to do so verbally. Instead, they act out via tantrums, defiance and aggressive behavior. Establishing open communication and being available to listen and answer questions is the best way to help your children deal with what’s going on. Here are eight tips from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network for discussing domestic violence with kids. Take the lead. Don’t wait for children to come to you; they’re likely scared and uncomfortable to bring the topic up, too. Start with a message of support. Try something like, “I care about you and I will listen to you.” Find out what they know. Ask your children what they’ve seen or what they understand about what’s happening at home. Show support. Acknowledge children’s feelings and their versions of events, which may not line up with what actually happened. Tell them it’s not their fault. Children are naturally self-centered and are likely to think they’re the reason for the violence. Assure them they are not. Tell them violence is not OK. It may feel hypocritical to say, but it’s still an important message to get across. Try to stay calm. Speaking confidently conveys a sense of security. If your children ask something you’re not comfortable answering right then, tell them it’s an important question and you need some time to think before you can answer. Most importantly, make sure you do get back to them. Don’t put any burden on them. Rely on other adults for support and avoid placing stress or worry on your children by discussing relationship or custody issues with them. It’s Okay to Ask for Help If you’re still uncomfortable talking to your children about domestic violence, don’t be too hard on yourself. Most likely a parent won't simply automatically know what to say. This is why the role of external supports, whether it’s an advocate, a neighbor, a friend, a therapist—someone who can really help the non-abusing parent think through what they want to say to the child—are so important. In addition to general support, getting professional help from a child therapist anytime you are concerned about your child’s mental and emotional well-being is critical. If your child’s behaviors are significantly interfering with their ability to function at school or at home, if there’s aggression that feels unsafe or uncontainable, if an older child gives any hint of self-harm—these are clear indications that the child needs outside help. Parents should not hesitate to seek support if they are worried about their child. Resource that inspired this episode. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

Check out My Accountability Partner Podcast on iTunes. Weekly tips with lessons and experience. Nichole Banks is an Accountability Coach and shares her stories and lessons weekly. Let's get to know each other and have some fun. To chat with Nichole (with an H in her name) drop her a line here: https://www.nicholebanks.com/myaccountabilitypartnerpodcast Website: www.nicholebanks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myaccountabilitypartnerpod/Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/myaccountabilitypartnerpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nicholebanks/ Here are 4 of my ritual behaviors that dare me to begin each day:1. Wake up: Coffee, make bed, workout, even I don't have anything planned! 2. Personal Development3. Face my Fears4. Celebrate If you’re stuck I ask you to go home and make 3 list: 1. Make a list of what excites and inspires YOU?2. What are you tolerating and what are you putting up with?3. Write down how you would feel once you accomplished each of your activities that excite you. Envision that accomplishment, and then: I DARE YOU TO BEGIN!!!! You can see my triathlon journey on my Instagram stories as they appear...

Claudia Pahls welcomes Pamela Humes, Director of Educational Outreach at Alternatives Care Center of Kalamazoo. She's also Project Director of ReGen Next, which has the awesome mission of helping young people regenerate their outlook on life to form and maintain healthy relationships. "At ReGen Next, we strive to provide information that can help you to avoid risk behaviors like illegal drug use, prescription drug abuse, underage drinking, smoking (e-cigs included) and teen sex, all which can lead to unhealthy outcomes. We want you to KNOW better so that you can live a long, healthy life. But we won’t just tell you WHAT you should or shouldn’t do. We’ll also connect you to resources that explain WHY you should or shouldn’t do it." If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

"We don't want to put the onus on the survivor. Because it's not their fault. It's not their fault they're being harassed at work. It's not their fault that they're receiving multiple phone calls. And they're being followed. Or they're being questioned every time they walk out for break and somebody of the opposite sex follow them out the door and they're being accused of whatever unknown things that's causing them to lose productivity. "As employers we don't have to put the onus on them. We can find the resources. We can learn about ways we can intervene and ways that we can help. Open that dialogue. Have that conversation. Be a safe place. Start by believing." When domestic violence occurs in the home, it affects our work. It is not a private matter to be "dealt with" behind closed doors. Employers need to have policies on place just as they do for other situations. In today's episode, Rose Ludwick and Deborah Hackworth discuss how domestic violence affects the workplace, and what employers can do to help. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

Deborah Hackworth, Director of Advocacy Services at DASAS, talks with Claudia Pahls about how ignoring the warning signs of domestic violence will only help it to thrive. Learn how to ask someone if they're really okay, how to offer help without judgement or your own agenda and what to look for to begin to recognize when someone may need help. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

Each October, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services holds candlelight vigils to honor victims and celebrate survivors of domestic violence. This is the vigil we held in Cassopolis on October 8, 2019. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

At domestic violence vigils across the country, we remember those who did not survive their fight for life. These are the names of the victims of domestic violence in southwest Michigan for the 2019 Domestic Violence Awareness vigils. The names included on this list are those of women, children, and men who died starting in 1971 through this year.  The women, children, and men listed all died because of the determination and desperation of one individual to maintain power and control over another.  Please help us remember those whose lives were taken and to emphasize the need for continued efforts to stop domestic and sexual violence. Roberta Millard, from Mendon, April 23, 1971 – died at the hands of her husband, Winston Millard.  She was the mother of 6 children. Annie Mae Washington,38, from Three Rivers, 1977 -- killed by her live-in boyfriend, Lank Thomas. Carl Harmon, from Sturgis, 1978 – killed by his daughter’s boyfriend, Thomas Baker. Lonnie Franks, from Leonidas, 1980 – killed by an acquaintance, James Alexander. Donald Ray and Edith Davis, from Three Rivers, 1980 – killed by their son, Donnie Davis, in their home. Tommy Fields, from Three Rivers, 1981- killed by his wife after a long history of domestic violence within the relationship. Pauline Christine Albee, from Constantine, 1981 – murdered by her husband, Richard Wayne Albee, while their children were present in the home. Brenda Runyon, from St. Joseph County, 1982 –sexually assaulted and murdered by Paul Bell, after a brief relationship. Leota Marquardt, 71, from Edwardsburg, February 1984 – killed by her estranged husband, who then killed himself. Jennifer Tyson, from Sturgis, 1984 - was murdered as an infant by her mother’s boyfriend, James Eversole.  The child died of injuries consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome. Linda Van Buskirk, from Three Rivers, 1985 –was stalked by an acquaintance, Ricky Moore, who then killed her while she was jogging near her home. Pauline Holzhaus, 74, & her sister Mildred Hack, 70, from Three Rivers, April 1986 – killed by Pauline’s 81-year-old husband, who then took his own life. Frances Harker, 53, from Sturgis, April 1986 - killed by Douglas Riddle, an acquaintance of the family. Sandra Ely, 36, from Constantine, March 1988 – killed by her husband, while at home with her three young children.  He then killed himself. Cathy Swartz, 19, Three Rivers, December 1988 – was sexually assaulted and then murdered in her apartment with her infant child present. The case remains unsolved. Marcia Cossairt, 36, from Sturgis, 1989 – killed by her boyfriend, Leonard Radzejewski. She was the mother of two children. Cathern Young, from Centreville, 1989 –killed by her nephew, Rex Cutchall. Aina Housmanis, from Three Rivers, 1990 – Killed by her husband while living in the Latvian Center near Three Rivers.  He then killed himself. Martin Keely, from Nottawa, 1990 –killed by his son, Larry Keely, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Deborah Roberts, 33, from Vandalia, July 1990 – killed by her boyfriend. She was survived by two children. Rosalie Bousman, 21, from Cassopolis, 1991 – murdered by her close friend. Chris Dimmic, 27, from Kalamazoo, February 1991 – murdered by her boyfriend. Steven Rose, 8 months, from Cass County, December 1991 – died at the hands of his father. Brian Ligon, 17, from Three Rivers – killed by his mother’s boyfriend, William Duncan. Lois Krantz, 40, from Kalamazoo, July 1992 – Abducted and killed by her husband.  Lois was 7 months pregnant and left behind 3 children. Lewie Strang, 25, from Sturgis, October 1993 – killed by his wife, Joan Strang; he was survived by a daughter. Norman Hicks, 22, from Three Rivers, 1993 – killed by his girlfriend; he was survived by a son. Becky Stowe, 15, from Niles, 1993 – murdered by her boyfriend.  Her body was found in 1995. Lady Monique Conley, 3, from Three Rivers, November 1994 – died of asphyxiation.  Both of her parents were convicted in this case. Andrew Mitchell, 2, from Cassopolis, December 1994 – killed by his father, Michael Mitchell. Talishia Melton, 7 years old, from Centreville, 1995 – killed by her mother, Hope Melton. Carol Knepp, from Mottville, February 1996 – murdered by 3 acquaintances of her husband. Vanessa Hicks, 12, Ginger Hicks, 7, Erika Hicks, 3, from Vicksburg, February 1997 - Died in a house fire set by their father, who also died in the fire. James and Arunee Shuman, from Three Rivers, 1997 – killed by their 17-year old son Douglas Shuman. Brittany Beers 6, of Sturgis, September 1997 – Brittany was last seen sitting on a bench in front of her home in Sturgis.  She vanished, and has never been found.  The case remains unsolved. Karlene Raykovitz (Kane), 36 from Burr Oak, 1997 – killed by her boyfriend, who then committed suicide a few days later. She left behind 3 children. Dr. Harvey Wilkes, 1998 - killed by his estranged wife, who then killed herself.  Dr. Wilkes was the medical examiner for St. Joseph County for several years in the 1990s. Charles Clarke, 1998 – Killed by his wife Brenda Clarke. Charles is survived by a daughter. Maggie Ann Coleman, 16, from Paw Paw, September 1998 – killed by her ex-boyfriend, who then killed himself. Monika Voits, formerly from Three Rivers, 1999 – killed by her husband at her Oregon home. She is survived by two children, who were raised by her parents in Three Rivers. Pearl Evans, 48, from Decatur, March 2000 –died two months after sustaining extensive injuries that were inflicted by her husband, Lawrence Evans. Keith Driskel, 41, his wife, Kimberly Driskel, 39 & their son, Korey Driskel, 12 from Marcellus, May 2000, - The family was killed by their son/brother, Keith Driskel, Jr.  Keith, Jr. later committed suicide. Penne Sue Gloor, 41, from Sturgis, June 2000 – killed by her husband, James Gloor, who then committed suicide. Jeanette Kay Kelly, 42, from Portage, August 2000 – killed in her home by her former boyfriend, Dale McNeal, who then killed himself. Her two daughters escaped as a result of a safety plan their mother had made. George Pluta, 47, from Paw Paw, August 2000 –killed by John Petry, his girlfriends estranged husband. Petry committed suicide when police arrived. Diane Lynn Cain, 39, from Pokagon Township, Cass County, November 2000 – killed by her husband, Gregory Cain.  He subsequently committed suicide. Beverly Mitchell, 36, and her sister Barbara Lownsberry, 44, from Niles, July 2001 - Barbara and her sister were killed by Beverly’s husband, Larry Mitchell, who then killed himself.  Her sister’s 14-year-old daughter and stepdaughter witnessed the murders.  Beverly was the mother of two girls. Kathryn Schrock, 46, from Cassopolis, August 2001 – killed by her husband, Dennis who then shot himself.  Kathryn left behind two children. Lori Dean, 39, from Kalamazoo, September 2001 – killed by her live-in boyfriend, Dennis Wolf. Tameka L. Taylor, 27, from Kalamazoo, September 2002 – killed by her ex-boyfriend, Antwion Moore and his girlfriend, Aisha Rashidah Muhammad.  Tameka was the mother of two small children who were raised by Tameka’s mother in Three Rivers. Linda Teeters, 49, from Sturgis, March 2003 – killed by her live-in boyfriend of two months, Steven Bauder. Linda is survived by her three children and three grandchildren. Deborah Moore-Foster, 50, from Battle Creek, March 2004 – killed by her husband, Robert Foster.  Deborah had filed for a divorce earlier in the year and had obtained a PPO against Foster.  He had been in court days earlier charged with violating the PPO. Austin Singleton, 2, from Niles, November 2004 – killed by his father, Donald Parks. Matthew Morales, 36, from Battle Creek, 2005 - killed by his 38-year-old girlfriend. Matthew is survived by his two daughters. Denise Simpson, 41 from Dowagiac, 2007 – killed by her estranged husband Michael Simpson, who then killed himself. She was the mother of 2 children. Jodi Parrack, 11, from Constantine, November 2007 – was abducted, sexually assaulted and murdered by Daniel Furlong, a person unknown to her in the community. Calista Springer, 15, from Centreville, February 2008 – died in a house fire, chained to her bed as a result of undetected and ongoing child abuse by her father Anthony and step-mother Marsha Springer. Venus Rose Stewart, 32, from Colon, April 2010 – abducted and murdered by her estranged husband, Douglas Stewart. Venus was the mother of two daughters. Dennis Brooks, 35, from Burr Oak, March 2014 - killed by his ex-girlfriend, Maria Williams. Dennis was the father of six children. Laura Stineback 42, from Dowagiac, May 2015 - killed by her husband. She was the mother of three children. Alan Robert Craigo 59, from Edwardsburg, March 2017 – killed by his son, Joseph Craigo. Shane Richardson, 29, from Constantine, July 2017 – killed by his wife’s ex-husband, Zachary Patten. At the time of his death, Shane’s wife Kaleena was expecting their first child together. Lori Norman, 30, from Three Rivers, March 2019 -  her live-in boyfriend, Randall Miller has been charged with her murder and is still awaiting trial. Kelly-Jien Warner-Miller, 43, from Sturgis, May 2019 –her live-in boyfriend, Wade Allen has been charged with her murder and is still awaiting trial. Tonia Clark, 49, from Dowagiac, August 2019 – killed by her husband, Jason Clark, who then killed himself. Listing the horrific acts perpetrated against these victims does not convey the complicated experience of torment and violence they experienced.  These stories also cannot reveal to us all the ways victims protected their children, reached out to various systems for help, how long they were afraid, begged not to be hurt, or screamed for help before their lives ended.  These images help renew our determination to continue working toward a world free of domestic violence.  Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those mentioned here, and all others who died at the hands of those who professed to love them. If you need help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources. I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship published a new episode every Wednesday morning at 8:00am EST. Please subscribe on your podcast player of choice or sign up for our email list for new episodes each week. We appreciate reviews and social shares, to help us spread the word on domestic and sexual abuse awareness.

Elizabeth Alderson joins Claudia Pahls to understand October's National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just punches and black eyes -- it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It’s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it. Nearly three out of four Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. Now is time to take a stand. Support survivors and speak out against domestic violence all month long. For DASAS, October means events. 10/8 7:00pm - Candlelight Vigil at Cass District Library 10/15 7:00pm - Candlelight Vigil at St. Joseph County Courthouse 10/19 7:00pm - "Behind the Mask" Masquerade Ball "Old Hollywood Gala" theme at Sturges-Young Auditorium in Sturgis 10/29 8:00am-12:00pm - Community Forum "Domestic Violence & Co-Occurring Trauma at Glen Oaks Community College Visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023.

Nichole Angel, criado en México, es el defensor de habla hispana de los Servicios de Abuso Doméstico y Sexual (DASAS). Ella entiende la cultura LatinX y ayuda a educar a su comunidad en el suroeste de Michigan sobre el abuso doméstico y sexual. Nichole Angel, raised in Mexico, is the Spanish-speaking advocate for Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS). She understands the LatinX culture, and helps educate her community in Southwest Michigan about domestic and sexual abuse. En este episodio, Nichole trae conciencia de la violencia doméstica en inglés y español a su comunidad. In this episode, Nichole brings domestic violence awareness in English and Espanol to her community. You can learn more about Nichole and her story in her Spotlight Interview: DASAS Spotlight 5: Nichole Angel, Hispanic Advocate Visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023.

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Christian Coleman issues a statement regarding "whereabouts" violations. Adam Goucher speaks up about Kara and the Goucher family's experience with Nike during and after her pregnancy with their son Colt. And Saucony takes a stand for women by sharing their maternity leave policy and extending the same benefits to their professional runners as their "everyday" employees. Find a showing of Brittany Runs a Marathon near you! Grayson Murphey made a move from NAZ Elite to Idaho Distance Project and made her debut on the trails, winning her first trail race this past weekend. Check out the upcoming Diamond League and USATF Championship action this week. Looking for more great podcasts to listen to? May we suggest checking out I'll Have Another Episode 174 with Sara Hall and C Tolle Run's interview with Roberta Groner.

FRED KEATING  "Just got off the stage on April 27, Saturday night from hosting the 45th annual Rosie Awards for AMPIA. The organization of professional Alberta producers, directors, craftspeople, digital teams, film & television distributors as well as exhibitors. I started volunteering for them in about 1979 or so. I became their only performer member for about 15 or more years. There are still very few performers who are members of the association and/or willing to volunteer some time on AMPIA’s sponsored events in order to create and nurture personal and professional relationships with the busiest producers, directors and media companies in Alberta." - Fred Keating "Play the long game. Promote your pals. Those good deeds will come back to you! It’s a marathon not a sprint." - Fred Keating  "Find out more about how you can get involved in AMPIA. Call Bill Evans, AMPIA's Executive Director, and tell him “Fred told me to call”. If you don’t have enough of a track record to become a member, at least get on the volunteer call list and make yourself available to meet some of these people. Get OUT there so you can get IN there. Staying in the game is half the battle. Social media didn’t even exist when I was first trying to network. That central switchboard of opportunities you have today would’ve been a godsend when I was just getting started in the business," shared Fred. For more stories from a variety of successful artists willing to share their secrets with you, search MONETIZING YOUR CREATIVITY - 125 short podcasts. Interviews with people much smarter than me. Free. On iTunes andSoundcloud ... or visit www.monetizingyourcreativity.com   Photo by Katherine Calnan

This week, Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by Adam Janik and Max Heller from the Brown Running Club. Max and Adam talk about their experiences with the running community, share some tips for cross training and injury prevention, and give advice to all high school and college runners.

Rick Huttner lived through childhood abuse, and has turned his story into a book, hoping to help victims of abuse. Resilient People: A Journey from Childhood Abuse to Healing and Love aims to help victims take back control, learn to love themselves once more, and finally be free. One of our producers, Dan Moyle, sat down to talk with Rick about his story, his book, and his mission. You can buy Rick's book here: Resilient People: A Journey from Childhood Abuse to Healing and Love. If you were abused as a child, the psychological damage can be considerable. Feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, and shame can persist well into adulthood, seriously impacting your personal and professional life. For fifty years, Rick Huttner suffered from the negative effects of physical and sexual childhood abuse. He wants you to know you're not alone--and that it's never too late to heal. In Resilient People, Rick shares the inspiring story of his journey through the recovery process. He offers valuable insights and compassionate guidance on everything from finding the right therapy to changing negative thought patterns, empowering other abuse survivors to discover their own pathways to emotional well-being. No matter what you endured in your childhood, you can live a happier, more productive adult life. This book will help you take back control, learn to love yourself once more, and finally be free. If you need resources or help in any way, call our 24 hour hotline at 800-828-2023 or visit DASAS dot org.

Rose Ludwick and Deborah Hackworth guest- host this episode, with guest Regina Ditmer, a Personal Protection Order Advocate in St. Joseph County. What is a PPO? A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is a court order to stop threats or violence against you.  A PPO can help protect you from someone who is threatening, hurting or harassing you. You can get a PPO if you have a reasonable fear for your personal liberty or safety. There are three types of PPOs: •Domestic Relationship PPO •Non-Domestic (Stalking) PPO •Non-Domestic (Sexual Assault) PPO How Do I Get a PPO? To apply for a PPO, you must file a petition with the court. You can utilize the resources of DASAS, and one of our advocates can assist you in completing the appropriate petition. The petition is used to give the court important information it needs to decide whether to give you the order you want. As best you can, tell the court what the abuser has done to you and how you have been harmed. Try to remember the dates or times of year the events happened. You don't have to have police reports or other evidence to get a PPO, but if you do have them you should attach them to your petition. They can help the court understand what has happened to you. You might be afraid the abuser will harm you if you don't get a PPO right away. You might be afraid the abuser will harm you if he or she finds out you are asking for a PPO. If so, you can ask for an emergency order. This emergency order is called an ex parte order. If you get an ex parte order, you won't have to wait for a hearing to get your order. With an ex parte order, the abuser won't know you're asking for a PPO until after you get your order. If the judge requires a hearing before signing your order, it will be held within 21 days of the day you file your petition. If you don’t think you need an emergency order, or if a hearing is required, you must have a copy of the petition and a notice of hearing delivered to the abuser. The abuser will have the opportunity to attend the hearing and respond to the information in your petition. In this situation, the abuser will know you are asking for a PPO before you are protected by an order. Enforcing Your PPO You might be tempted for many reasons to let the abuser do things which violate your PPO. Maybe you feel safe now that you have the order. Maybe the abuser promises things will be different. The abuser may ask to come to your house to pick up the children, but your PPO bans the abuser from coming to your house. Whatever the reason, you should not agree to behavior that violates your PPO. The abuser can be arrested for behavior that violates your PPO even if you agreed to it. If you want to change your order before it expires, you must go back to court and ask the judge to modify or terminate it.  The Women’s Resource Center can assist you with this process. If the abuser violates your PPO, you can call the police and report the violation. You can get support and information about enforcing your order by calling the Women’s Resource Center. You can also file a Motion to Show Cause asking the court to hold the abuser accountable for violating your order. For more detailed information about how to enforce your PPO contact the Women’s Resource Center. Resource: http://www.womensresourcecenter.org/personal-protection-orders Visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023.

Executive Director of Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services Rose Ludwick shares the story of DASAS, along with the services we offer. We began serving our community around a kitchen table and the community spirit endures. ​ The Domestic Assault Shelter Coalition (DASC) (it won't become DASAS until 2007) was founded in August of 1984 as a grassroots effort by a group of concerned citizens which included the Three Rivers Chapter of NOW, human service providers, and law enforcement representatives. The purpose was to respond to the needs of domestic violence survivors and their children. ​ In 1985, the totally volunteer organization staffed a crisis hotline. In May, 1986, the donated use of a large house owned by the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers and Centreville made it possible for DASC to open an emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors and their children. To this day the church continues to "rent" the Shelter building to DASAS for $1 per year. ​ In 1989, DASC expanded its non-residential services to include offering support groups and providing crisis intervention in outlying communities in St. Joseph and Cass Counties. DASC made major renovations on the Shelter facility, including making the first floor accessible. ​ In 1993, DASC initiated a Task Force on Family Violence in Cass County. In 1995, this task force began the Volunteer Outreach Project (VOCA funded) to recruit and train volunteers to provide immediate outreach to survivors. ​ In 1995, DASC hired advocates to assist survivors with obtaining Personal Protection Orders in both counties' Courthouses. DASC brought together a coalition of criminal justice, health care, human service, and school representatives in St. Joseph County in 1995 to improve systems' response to domestic violence survivors. Within a year, DASC started a volunteer outreach project in St. Joseph County. DASC finally realized a long-term goal of prevention education in 1995 when we developed a dating and sexual assault prevention program for middle and high school students (Healthy Relationships). ​ In 1996, DASC agreed to add Van Buren County to our service area (through our MDVPTB contract) and subcontracted with the newly-formed Domestic Violence Coalition, Inc. to provide non-residential domestic violence services in Van Buren County; survivors continued to use the DASC shelter for residential services.​ In 2007, we changed our name to reflect the addition of sexual assault service. DASC became Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS). Here are the services available through DASAS: 24 hour toll free crisis hotline (800) 828-2023 Outreach to survivors in their own community Supportive counseling Self assessment guide to assist survivors Weekly support groups in various communities and the shelter Assistance in obtaining and enforcing a personal protection order Legal advocacy and accompaniment to court hearings Access to clothing, emergency medical services, financial assistance, transportation and day care Information and referral to other services in the community Referrals to provide survivors and their families with safe, affordable housing. Parenting skills assistance Support and education for children who have witnessed domestic violence. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT All services noted above 30 day no-cost emergency shelter in a group living setting Mother and child(ren) stay in one room Child advocate on site assists placing children in school, shelter adjustment and parenting skills Secure building with closed circuit monitoring of front and rear entrances 24/7 on site staff to listen, answer questions, offer support and provide information Visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023.

A question often asked in domestic abuse situations is “Didn’t anyone see the signs?” In this episode we tackle this issue of abuse and warning signs. Executive Director of DASAS, Rose Ludwick and Deborah Hackworth, Director of Advocacy Services recently sat down to explore warning signs we see at DASAS and how to recognize domestic violence. First Deb and Rose define "What is domestic violence?" Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.​ Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone.​ Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. ​ Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. Signs of domestic violence isn't always broken bones and bruises. More often, abuse begins quietly and unobserved. A few of the red flag warning signs Deborah mentioned include*: Overly romantic - They may make you feel like they're the most romantic partner you've ever had. They may seem like they're too good to be true. They may say they've never loved anyone as much as they love you. They want your world to revolve around them. Intense, quick involvement - This may sound like "love at first sight" or that this person just "can't live without you." They may want to "be exclusive" right away, move in together right away or even get married right away. They want you to fall completely for them and "belong" only to them. If it feels too fast, slow it down and take your time. Previous abusive relationships - The abuser may have a history of abusive relationships. They will likely blame past victims, saying it was "just that person." They may say the previous partner just pushed their buttons and made them do it. Possessiveness and jealousy - If your partner wants you all to themselves, watches you to see if you're looking at or talking to other people, and constantly questioning you about your friends of the opposite sex, you may have something to watch out for. *Each warning sign on its own may not be a red flag. Romance isn't so bad. Knowing quickly that you love someone deeply isn't inherently wrong. It's all about being aware of intent and the holistic view of the relationship. Visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023. National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233 (800-799-SAFE)  

A question often asked about domestic abuse situations is, "Why don't they just leave?" (or similarly "Why did you stay so long?") Ellen Higgins and Deborah Hackworth explore this question and its answers with host Claudia Pahls on this episode. First, the question should be reframed to "Why does the abuser keep abusing?" We need to stop blaming the victim for being in an abusive situation. Even when a victim leaves, the abuse rarely stops. It may stop for them, but the perpetrator will likely continue to abuse if they don't change their behavior. Also, since abuse is all about power and control, when a victim tries to leave and the perpetrator feels like they're losing that control, abuse escalates. With that in mind, and realizing that the relationship has its good times, leaving becomes difficult. Deb illustrates the situation well with a metaphor. Each reason not to leave becomes a cinder block. Love- The victim still feels love Finances- The abuser may hold the finances and the victim relies on them Children- Victims worry about what will happen to their children if they leave Pets- Victims may worry about threats to pets No plan- It isn't the fairy tale we see in media that a victim just decides and leaves and the abuser realizes their ways. It takes on average 8 times for someone to try to leave before it's a permanent decision. Visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023.

Today's guest Tara survived a near-death experience when her attacker strangled her, causing her to pass out. After years of abuse in the form of isolation, demeaning her character, physical abuse and more, this one night that nearly took her life changed her course. For Tara, the struggle wasn't over though. Hear how the domestic violence, with alcohol and drug abuse, led Tara into depression, bad choices, and nearly losing her children. Fortunately, as this is a Survivor Story, you'll also hear how Tara found hope and help, and how she gives that hope and help to others. Visit https://www.dasasmi.org/ for resources or call our 24-hour hotline at 800-828-2023.   Transcript: Thank you for joining us today for another episode of I'm not in an abusive relationship with us is Tara, who is on the other end of a domestic violence relationship situation. Thank you very much for coming to see us and talk with us, having me, we are going to offer this, you are going to offer the story of hope to our listeners today, because you have survived this relationship and looking back on it, you said earlier, that you wished you would have known then what you know, now but there was a lot that went on between when this began and how you have survived it. So if you would please share some of your story with us. So, I think being the abusive relationship I didn't realize I was really an abusive relationship for many years, I grew up in a home, where violence was happening between my mom. And my dad, and then they got divorced, my mom remarried and between my mom and stepdad. There was a lot of domestic violence. And so that was just kind of the norm in our life, and having seen it happen twice with your mom. That would make you think it was normal. Yeah. And so it was just kind of that's the kind of idea. I got of what relationships where you just kind of moms, that's husbands and wives fight. And you just kind of dealt with it and went on. And so I was fifteen when I met my well he's my ex husband now. So when I met him fifteen years old and at that time, I life, I had started just kind of before that, you know, I was good kid in school played sports greats to all these things, and then became a freshman in high school. And I went to I party, and I seen people drinking and things like that, and that was kind of the family that I grew up in. And so I kind of gravitated towards that route, and I met him and we started drinking together and just hanging. Out and not fifteen. You think you know, everything? So everybody's telling you like he's not a person to be with. Yeah. You think, you know, everything you think you know what love is in my idea of love is so distorted anyway. And so there were at first when I started dating at fifteen I was using like going out and drinking using marijuana tried cocaine acid all these different drugs, and that's kind of how our relationship started. And so it was like this excitement for me at that young age. And he was also part of that excitement. I'm sure you're doing these things together this. And so I look back today and see some red flags obviously, at that time on fifteen I didn't know anything about what red flags were, or an unhealthy relationship was so by seventeen I was pregnant with our first kid and so kind of solidified the relationship there, I think, as a female when you get pregnant, and you meet the man of your dreams you think that. That you're going to do whatever you can to have a healthy family for your children. And so I think I Nord so many different signals and red flags and different abusive things that were happening there wasn't any physical abuse up. I was mainly just, you know, mental abuse control isolation. I stopped hanging out with a lot of my friends in was just him. And whatever frontier allowed to have around us were you still in high school? Yes, go. I did go to high school arts. Good. Yeah. I did. I graduated from high school. So I'm not sure how. So between that and after I had my first son at seventeen we are using meth and we started using meth pretty heavily. And so I got to the point where I was so addicted to that. I needed it just even get up to go to school. And trying to raise a kid go to school, and then being relationship that was so abusive. And so controlling somehow I'm sure by the grace of God, I was able to graduate high school that was something, you know that I really focused on wanted to do in my life. I think because when I found out, I was pregnant seventeen I had people tell me oh, now you're never going to quit school. You're going to be a high school dropout. And so, like, I had some kind of thing inside me that was like, I'm not gonna I'm not gonna be that person. I'm going to graduate in so I graduate. That's amazing thing. I wish our listeners could see you because the things that you're saying, as I'm sitting here looking at this beautiful woman that you are wonderful person. You really are a story of hope it's amazing to me listening to what you're telling me. So I graduated high school and really are my meth addiction really got increased heavily at that point, the abuse, obviously, when you have meth involved in anything, the abuse, intensified greatly just things like, you know, couldn't talk to anybody. If I talked to another guy, even if they're at our house, you know, then I was accused of having sex with that person. And just anything to the point where I almost like isolated myself right into the bedroom because I didn't want to have to deal with those fights and things anymore. We had ended up, I had my second daughter, twenty one in a decided to that we needed to get married inside say that in giggle, because I'm just like thinking back to, like, what was going on between that seventeen to twenty one? Why did I decide to marry why like, but I think is still just that you know that idea of having a family. I've had my second child. And I kind of just figure like this is it. I mean, this is the relationship by men. This is my life. This is where I'm going to be for the rest of my life. And so we got married when I was twenty one or twenty two and. Was he the same age as you or was? He's a couple years older nothing matters. But sometimes when the male is a little bit older. Just you seem to depend more on him. Perhaps, I'm not sure. And I was I was very dependent on him. I always try to think like I was going to be an independent woman, and, you know, growing up seeing my mom get abused. I always made those statements like I'm never ever going to get into an abusive relationship. I'm never ever going to drink alcohol. Never gonna use drugs, all these things that may turn into that. Exact I I never was going to be, and we got married and nothing changed. Everything was still the same still the abuse. Still the isolation still. All those. Yeah. Just all those same behaviors happened. We just had to children now instead of just one and I remember, just kind of being an a depression, but not even realizing that I was depressed. And so I mean it would've been anything, if you had to see me, you know, back then fifteen years ago, or whatever ran into me at the store and just, you know, my hair not done and no makeup on and stains on my shirts. And I just didn't care like I didn't care about really what I look like what I was doing just kind of stuck and they didn't have anything to look forward to. I mean day was the same. So we ended up having a house fire and at that point, we stopped using meth, and we got clean, and we're living with his mom for a little while and things that you did that on your own. Stopped. I mean, got clean and stopped using that. Yeah. I think that people can. But I don't think it's true recovery because you still depend on other things like you still have those behaviors. And you still have that depression, and you still have that blah of life. You're not using the drug that kind of helped cover all those things up. That gave you, you know, that drug to help you numb those feelings or give you some kind of enjoyment in life or anything like that. And like, you know, he was very abusive anyway. So he said, we're going to quit. We are going to quit. And you know there wasn't any other. I mean he was pretty much you know, that's where I could get drugs from for a long time. And so I didn't go out and buy the drugs all my own all the time. And so, yeah, we had quit. We could on her own, but it was still pretty not real happy life. What we had done was started going to church. I love church of God. But at that time, like, church was terrible for me because it was another form of abuse that he could use to control and so excuse me. Excuse me. And so we all know says, you know that wives are supposed to submit to their husbands and submit to God, but he took that and twisted that in the church that we were going to didn't really explain what being submissive met and so, my heart always aches for women. Who are Christian women who think that they have to stay in an abusive relationship, because God says that he doesn't like divorce or because you're supposed to submit to your husbands. And that's not what that meant at that time. I didn't know that. That's not what that meant, and so they need to finish the part of husbands value. Your wife. Yes. Yes. And so, so for a couple years, we did that. And just. I just grew this hatred kind of towards God cloves thinking, like, what kind of God would want a woman in her children to be treated so terribly all the time and still think that he's the one in the right? And I just remember like having to walk this even straighter line than what I've ever had to walk before. You know, not saying certain things, listening certain things watching certain things always, you know, making sure we were going to church and being this perfect family. And you know what he said was right? And it was pretty I don't like hundred like any of that stuff of that time. And I couldn't really be around my family because my family still drink and their centers. And so, you know, there was another way that he could isolate me from being around my family and it lasted a couple of years when a church when he star falling from church, where he'd always say, well, you in the children need it, you and the kids need, and I'm thinking. Okay. Escaped him for a while. And so we of actually stopped going to church and I started using meth again, and I was sneaking around using it without him knowing. And you know, waiting to you went to work and I'd go get it and kinda just using that and he eventually found out that I was using meth and started using with me again. And so, you know behavior store, they're the Beauce and control, and all those things intensified again because of the meth and we decided that my grandparents lived in Florida. So we decided that we should pack up and move to Florida and that everything would be better. We've just got away from this area. And so we packed up like just what we could put in a truck. And we headed to Florida we lived on there for about a year and a half, but at first, like I thought like things really were going to change like he had changed. And he was like just happy and doing stuff with me, and the kids and really kind of being involved in our lives. And but it didn't last long. I remember one night down in Florida. We went to. To out to a bar with some friends down there, and he wouldn't go out and dance music as other guy to go dance with me, and just not really thinking anything of it. And then we got in the car just hit me, and he called me all these names, and just like made I made them look like a fool, and blah, blah, blah. And it was just like what do even realize what I'd done, and he kicked me out of the car on the stark road, you have a phone or anything made maybe walk in. My grandma came and looked for me. I remember grandmas said, you know what she is married? She is not dead. She deserves to be able to go out and have fun. And they really resonated with me because I was like that is true like that. Deadly I can write be that. I wanna have fun. But, you know, the behaviors continued on even Florida so you can change the place that you're at. But if you don't change those behaviors and change those thoughts than everything stays the same very true. I bet it was hard for your grandma to watch the second generation of this happened. Was it happening with her as well? Your grandparents did they fight as well as your parents. I didn't see them. But, like stories, I've heard that, you know, my grandma was an abusive relationships pretty much all her life, too. So I never witnessed up time, you know, we got to that age they had pretty much settled down my grandma and grandpa and. But yeah. I mean so how did you begin to pull yourself out of this? So we got pardon with my third child. We moved back to Michigan, and I had been a certified nursing assistant. That's the job that I held. And so, I decided that was going to step out and apply to go to nursing school. And I got accepted into the nursing program at southwest Michigan college. This little ray of hope cutting Linda me too. I was like, I don't have to live in the same life that I've been living. I don't have to be dependent on him forever. You know, so many years of mental abuse of being told, you know, like you'll never be able to live on your own. You have kids to support you can't even get a job. And really, you start believing that, like I wanna ever be able to be my own. But then I got accepted into the nursing program when I was like, wait, like I think something, you know, I think things can chain. Right. We continue to fight and one night, we got into a huge fight, and I just decided, I grabbed my kids, and we left, and I went and. We've done with my mom and we're staying there. And I was just like this is I don't you know, I'm done. I don't wanna go back. There's a something going to nursing school, and just making like front like female friendships outside of the home from my job and things like that. And, you know, people just encouraging me and kinda speaking some life into me, and I moved in with my mom, and he called me, one night, and asked if he had a friend who wanted to go out and asked if he could meet up with me, and some of my friends, and we all go out together and so- sake. Sure. That sounds fine. And so I actually met him at his house. I drove over there Madam at his house, and we rode to the bar together. Some friends there and then started drinking, and it was time to go home. So he had to give me a right back to my car. And so on the way home we started arguing, and I you know, just told him that I I don't love him anymore. And I wanted to voice I want just to be done. You know. And I thought honesty, would be the best to policy that time. Again, I wasn't aware of, like all the all the statistics of domestic violence, and so he did not take lightly to that. And he pulled drove into this field that was astound from his house, a little bit and p pulled into this field and jumped out of his truck, and I remember, like I have anywhere to go at it. Like I was gonna try to jump out the other side before you could get the door open, and he opened the door and grabbing my feet. I'm so sorry that all this happened to you. And I'm re we all appreciate of course, you are emotional. We appreciate you being willing to share the bad parts so that we can see how you got to the good parts, and I do want to reassure our listeners looking at you right now you did get to the good parts. I'm sorry. And tell the story lot. I don't know. It's hard today. It's hard today. So he pulled me out of the truck, and get me, sir choking, me and started telling me that I didn't deserve to live and that might kids student deserved have me for a month, and that he could snap, my neck ain't nobody nowhere care. Gosh. Remember I passed out when I came back to like, I remember just kind of like this peaceful feeling over me, and then I realized where I was kind of started getting upset again, and he got back on me and started, you know, choking on me again in. I just asked him as to just think about dean my son and I are really close, and he never been really close to his dad think teen, teen needs me. I don't know. I'm not really sure what happened except I know that God has a bigger plan for my life than that night. That's for sure. It was really strange. Like he just picked me up and set me on his lap and started hugging time, how she loved me and he just wants me to come home, and let's quit school. Let's put my job and I guess, I will have a great idea. Yes. I'm going to quit school. I'm just gonna come home and got back down to his house in his sister was there and. Oh, she was just do this to you, my face had from being choked, had bruising and stuff on it, and I asked her to call the police, but she wouldn't call the police, but she said, she'd, give me right home. So she gave me a ride home to my mom's house, and I was so scared, and I called the police a very first time ever called the police on him. So I called the police in the police came, and I was so scared that he was going to show up because he told me so many times in my life, you know, if you ever call the police, if you ever call the police, and the police came, and they did a report on omen told me that they'd have to call child protective services because with the domestic violence protective services and so I was just like devastated because you hear so many horrible stories in child protective services gets called. And so, I was, you know, in my mind, this is a bad idea, I should have called the police, and he was arrested and he was charged with. Started at disturbing the peace and I think just like just mastic violence, which isn't a very heavy charge like misdemeanor or something. And so thinking ended up spending like two weeks in jail for that and was got out before thanksgiving. An. Mary, his whole family. So mad. Oh, yeah. And start his mom actually babysit my kids by worked, and I remember her calling the next day into saying, well, you know, I don't think it's a good idea that I babysit the kids for you anymore. And just like it was really awkward and odd to me that everybody knew how he was. But yet, when it came down to it, nobody wants to stand behind you. Sometimes, I think you just feel completely alone. Oh, I'm sure. I'm sure you see abusive to them as well. It was very yes. He was abusive person. So it didn't take much to set them off in him cuss everybody's mom's grandparents whoever, you know all the time and everybody just kinda tote around OMB as he's just, you know, he's got anger issues, and oh, he had horrible childhood, and, and I fell into that, like, oh, you know, he'd just had such a horrible childhood. Like that's why he acts like that today. But no, he doesn't matter what your childhood is, like everybody has the bright in the opportunity to change and make better choices, and it doesn't mean that you get treat people the way that he treated me. No, no. Yes. Going forward doesn't mean where you came from, but making those choices to go forward on purpose. You can blame some of those actions on your pass behavior, but you still are making your choices going forward. So, so what happened then from there? I would like to say the I got hooked up with domestic violence services and everything was great, and I changed my life. But honestly, what I did is sunk further into my addiction started go into the bars a lot using Methuselah, actually, I'd be at the bars pro more than I was at home. You know, talk my kids in at night, and then head off to the bar, and I remember coming home and seeing my son, still awake at three o'clock in the morning and he had school the next day and just thinking, like I was the only thing that they had that was really stable was not a stable person whatsoever. You know is very unstable very unhealthy at that time, I'm seeking I don't know relationships and just becoming involved very surfaced with other men, and I don't know. I guess is trying to find some how to, you know, he'll those hurts and well, deep down. I think you believe twenty told you about yourself. So, you know, trying, trying to, to stay abused almost if that makes any sense, right? Yeah. Before you're able to climb out of that home. Another guy and hit just gotten out of prison. For cooking meth. And so. We started dating and he moved in with me, and my children and didn't take long before we are houses rated and found with them lab in the house. So CPS didn't get involved, the first time for my domestic violence, because the kids don't witness it. So see piston get involved, but this time they did what the meth Lebanon house. They got involved, the man that. I was with at that time he was arrested and went to jail, and actually went to teen challenge, and I had my children, removed and I just started sinking into anything that was offered to me. So domestic and sexual services was one of the requirements that I had to do. And I'm so grateful that that was a requirement. I think that it should be requirement in every, like ninth tenth eleventh grade class, just to learn what domestic violence is in that you don't have to live in that, that there is something different for you. So I started doing those classes I going to church started just getting involved in everything counseling and therapy and substance use therapy, and yeah, just my life started changing. I started seeing myself in a different light. I started seeing myself as somebody who didn't deserve to be that beat up abused person that I did have there was smart. And that was a good mom, and that I was able to be an independent woman that it always wanted to be and. The guy that I actually got bus with and went to teen challenge. He completely changed his life, and we are married today. That's a good story. Yeah. And so, yeah. And so we have a really healthy marriage today. Like is totally different. Like I said earlier, when I think about my story back that I just wonder sometimes, like how low myself esteem, must've been in how broken a person, I must have been to stay in a relationship, where I was always degraded and always treated so, terribly in there are good men out there, who want to love us want to treat us as equals want to be good to us. And I'm blessed I found that man and I have a really just a beautiful life today. That's wonderful and your kids are with you. Yep. Yep. So we went through the CPS case got that I'll close my kids returned home. I was able to get my felony expunged off my record because I'd been charged with the possession of meth charge that was a felony says able to get that expunged. And just through the encouragement of so many people in my life, I was went back to school. Cool. I have a master's degree now in social work, and that's fantastic. So I work, I'm a substance use counselor no therapist now and volunteers much as I can with domestic and sexual abuse services. I just love this agency so much and just wonderful. Yeah. The hope they give to people and just the love. They give to people when people don't feel lovable at all. I didn't feel like I was worth love and feel like I was worth anybody's time really to help. This has been awesome. And now you get to teach other women and people that they are worthy of love and a good life and everything going forward. Absolutely. Yes, I can imagine your clients are so lucky to have on because, you know exactly where they come from what they're dealing with. And that they really can get out of, oh, you gotta use of. That's wonderful tear. Thank you so much. I am thrilled to have been able to meet you and just all of our listeners that have got to be inspired by what you shared with us. Thank you for listening to I'm not in an abusive relationship. 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