TOWS Special: The Cycle of Family Abuse

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Our Guest’s Father was considered the more affectionate parent, however, he was both physically and emotionally abusive towards our Guest, their brother and their mother. Listen to Part 1 of this two part episode to hear about the childhood trauma our Guest endured, and the steps ...  Show more

In this episode we explore the short and long term impact of abuse that happens at the hands of the primary caregivers in a child's life. 

In Part 2 of our Guest's episode, they dive in deeper about their childhood, and how their Father's treatment affected both them and their sibling. We also explore how their abusive upbringing shaped them as a parent, and the steps they took to right their own wrongs while contin ...  Show more

Heartbreaking stories of domestic abuse are revealed when Adrienne shares her traumatic experiences at the hands of Jada's father, the life-threatening event that finally made her leave him and the effect it had on Jada. Willow sits down with a 14-year-old girl who witnessed her ...  Show more