#breakthesilence

A personal message from Ann. She gets personal and candid after reading Mariska Hargitay's (Olivia Benson from SVU) article in People Magazine and saw her interview on the Today Show. Ann gets honest and talks about Mariska's situation and how to take pain and turn it into helping others. She discusses showing your true self, scars and all. S

 Having been a director at a battered woman's shelter and a rape crisis hotline, Ann delves into the often-misunderstood response of freezing during an assault and the web of blame and shame that survivors navigate. We stand together with those who have had to face such strength. 

The episode touches on abuse with people who have disabilities or pre-existing trauma. Ann talks grooming and how chillingly proficient abusers are in identifying their targets.  She discusses the reality of not belng believed by those in trusted, authoritative positions. Her main goal is to bring a voice to survivors. 

Ann briefly shares why she has dedicated this episode to her sister and to anyone who has holds the weight of unspoken secrets. 

You don't have to suffer by yourself or in silence. 

When the echoes of our past traumas surface as we navigate the waters of parenthood, the journey can be complex. Denise and Ann open up about the raw, emotional challenges they've faced in an attempt to parent effectively without their fears and experiences overshadowing our children's growth. From confronting the specter of inappropriate behavior to instilling the principles of consent and personal boundaries, we traverse the thin line that separates vigilance from overprotection. Our candid stories shed light on the complexities of safeguarding our kids while not encasing them in our shadows.

As we unpack the impact of our own traumas on the way we raise our little ones, you'll hear about some of our own encounters. We also tackle the oft-avoided topic of abuse, discussing how to break the silence and educate our kids on right and wrong touches, particularly with regard to children who perceive the world differently, like those on the autism spectrum. Denise shares her insight on negotiating the minefield of age-appropriate conversations and handling situations where boundaries may inadvertently be crossed. Together, we offer an unguarded look into the heart of parenting through trauma, hoping to empower other parents grappling with similar battles.

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