*Trigger warning: This episode discusses acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. (source: https://www.loveisrespect.org).February is Teen Dating V...
*Trigger warning: This episode discusses acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.
Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. (source: https://www.loveisrespect.org).
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. To raise awareness, this episode features a guest who experienced domestic violence for 4½ years and shares her harrowing story of turning her fear into faith.
Tasha is a 24-year-old trailblazer telling her story to help heal, inspire & educate women. She's a published author sharing her story of surviving 4½ years of abuse.
She continues to create YouTube videos sharing her voice and knowledge that she has discovered along her journey. She has traveled around the world, loves the outdoors, painting, dancing, acting, and spending time with her friends and family.
Tasha lives by: “It’s never too late to do what you want to do and be who you want to be.”
You can follow Tasha on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and visit her website to purchase her book!
Listen this week as we discuss warning signs to look out for, WTF is love bombing, our own personal experiences with domestic violence, why it's so important to share your story and tell someone else what's going on and much more.
I am SO HONORED and so PROUD to know Tasha & call her a Survivor Sister💜for life. She's the epitome of transforming her fear into faith & is committed to helping others along the way of her own healing journey.
*For more resources on teen dating violence, visit loveisrespect.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788 for confidential support.
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