Amanda and Chandra discuss domestic violence and its impact on family and relationships with guest Michelle Jewsbury

Unsilenced Voices founder Michelle Jewsbury nearly became one of those women. For years, Michelle was trapped in the domestic abuse cycle. She walked on eggshells around her partner, suffered his violent blowups, and tried to believe his apologies. Instead of being accountable, her abuser worked to keep Michelle isolated and silent. In December of 2015, she summoned the strength to break that cycle, leave her abuser, and share her story. Now, Michelle works to combat domestic and gender-based violence on a global scale as the founder and CEO of Unsilenced Voices.

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-SHOW NOTES-

00:30 -  Introduction

04:06 -  My Story of domestic violence

07:00 - Making Inroads In Africa

08:26 - Why are we not talking about gender-based violence.

10:15 -  Survivors  must use their voices

15:00 - Rehabilitation can happen for abusers

17:30 - What is your life worth?

19:30 - What are the safe places you can speak up?

23:50 - What's your first step to leaving?

29:00 - Your kids see it all.

30:43 - Resources are there for children?

35;00 - It's by telling your story we can change the narrative

36:00 - TEXT “Unite” to 26786

39:35 - One person can make a difference

40:40 - What's the responsibility of the observer?