My name is Chase, and I’m a Family Law attorney in California. As you can imagine, I handle a lot of domestic violence and child abuse cases. But I want to take a moment to share with you how your podcast has not only saved a life, but also become an integral part of my work…
For confidentiality’s sake, I’ll keep some details vague, but please know that this case was as dire and severe as they come. My client had endured repeated abuse, each incident escalating with horrifying intensity. Eventually, she found her way to my office, where she filed for a domestic violence restraining order.
But here’s where things took a turn that I’ll never forget: a month or two later, she came to me with the decision to go back to him. As we all know, this happens far too often in abuse cases. But I knew, with chilling certainty, that one more escalation in the pattern would likely end in death. After pleading with her, trying to show her the reality of what she was risking, she was determined to return. And that’s when I said, in a moment of pure desperation, “Before I write your eulogy, I’m asking you for one favor.”
She agreed. I asked her to go home, turn on Crime Junkie, and listen to as many episodes as she could over the next week – specifically those about domestic violence. I told her to reflect on those stories and come back to me with her final decision.
And here’s where your podcast worked its magic. As you can probably guess, she came back with a changed heart. The decision she made was not to go back. Your podcast, with all its raw truth and compassion, opened her eyes to the reality of her situation in a way that nothing else could.
Now, she’s a lifelong Crime Junkie listener, as am I, and I can’t thank you enough for the role you played in changing her life. I share your podcast with every one of my clients who’s experiencing domestic abuse, because it helps them understand they’re not alone, and that the first step to leaving their abuser – by walking into my office – is the most courageous and life-affirming choice they can make.
Thank you, truly, for what you do. Your podcast is not just informative – it’s lifesaving. And for that, I’m forever grateful.