I just wanted to come on here and tell you how much this podcast and this community has helped me. About month ago, the day after my 20th birthday, I finally grew the courage to leave my abuser. From the age of 17-20 I was stuck in this endless cycle of what felt like hell. Your podcast speaks about domestic violence quite often and had I not heard one of the episodes where a mother explained to her daughter that she could always come home, no matter what, I finally was brave enough to pack my things and go.
I called my dad that morning and he was there within seconds. We loaded all of my stuff into his truck and I went home… home home. The smile that was on my face from pure relief, joy and pride of how strong I was to be able to leave that situation.. that smile didn’t leave for days. When people tell you the signs and the “red flags” when it comes to domestic violence you think “that can’t be me right?” And oh my I wish I would have trusted my gut instinct when I heard others speak about the signs.
I did not and will not become another statistic. I stand strong today and remind myself that it’s okay to talk about these things, to make others aware of the signs.
I would like to thank the podcast and community from the bottom of my heart for the work you guys are doing. Even when you think no one may be listening.. we are listening.. and it is so very very helpful. Thank you Crime Junkie! You will forever be in my hearts.