I decided to check out the new limited series on Netflix “Maid.” I typically would just breeze right past shows like this because it looked like it would be a “slow” show where it took a long time to get to the point.
I wrote everything I could to share my thoughts and feelings about the accurate depiction of a single mother, the caregiver role, the human service worker role, domestic violence victim role and the once a recipient of government assistance role.
Key takeaways in this episode;
- What domestic violence is.
- The cycle of government assistance.
- What motherhood is really like and the sacrifices we make.
- Signs of abuse.
- The characters and their role in "Maid"
Overall this was the most relatable show I have seen. Maybe not in every area, but a lot of Alex’s story reminds me of myself and people I have helped and know personally.
What I want you to take away from this episode is that there is help if you are or know someone who is a victim of domestic violence, someone who needs mental health help, someone who needs medical, food, financial, housing, employment and legal assistance.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states; “1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.” https://ncadv.org/
link where you can find social services programs where you live. https://www.hhs.gov/programs/social-services/index.html
If you know someone who needs immediate help please call 800.799.SAFE (7233) or visit their website at https://www.thehotline.org/.
For the housing choice voucher programs, please visit https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8
The Case Manager in me will alway want to help others. If you need a safe person to talk to my DMs are open (My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quinn_brown) or you can reach me via email at info@quinnmenier.com
Until next time, I hope you find this episode helpful and you check out “Maid” on Netflix. Please share this episode with another person who will also find it relatable.
EPISODE SHOWNOTES:https://www.quinnmenier.com/review-of-netflixs-maid/
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