For todays episode we are focusing on the topic of domestic abuse, according to national statistics 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe physical violence, sexual violence, and/or stalking by their intimate partner with impacts such as injury, fearfulness and post-traumatic stress disorder. In the end, there’s hope that each survivor will turn their experience into something positive. Today I am joined by Ashley Bendiksen , she is a National Speaker, Top Youth Speaker, Activist and Author of The Language of Time. Ashley is on a mission to ending Domestic/Sexual Violence and Reshaping Trauma. Ashley shares her experience with domestic abuse and her journey toward helping others. Thank you again Ashley , honored to have had you on the podcast. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. For anonymous, confidential help, 24/7, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Visit www.thehotline.org for more information Ashleys quote of the day, "The best revenge is massive success " - Frank Sinatra FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM @themom_cast @ashleybendiksen Book : The Language of time https://www.amazon.com/Language-Time-caregiving-Alzheimers-courage-ebook/dp/B08B438LWM