A podcast that explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence. You will hear real, raw stories from people of all walks of life. Each week, we address hard topics like the connection between addiction and abuse, how violence impacts South Asian communities, learning from domestic homicides, and more. Produced by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
In this episode, trauma consultant and registered psychotherapist, Nicole Brown Faulknor talks about intergenerational trauma, how domestic violence impacts Black women and much more. She opens up about her personal experience with domestic violence and speaks to the importance of believing women. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Chris Linklater’s passion to help others started at a young age and led him to become a firefighter for the City of Kitchener. In this episode, Chris breaks his silence and speaks candidly about witnessing his mother’s abuse as a young boy and describes what it was like to stay in a women’s shelter. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Emily O’Brien’s life changed dramatically when her boyfriend invited her to take a trip down south. Listen to her remarkable journey from a drug-smuggling convict to popcorn entrepreneur and founder of Comeback Snacks. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Former mayor of Waterloo, Brenda Halloran, shares her experience with domestic violence and offers words of encouragement to those who may be suffering in silence. Listen in to learn how the She Is Your Neighbour project began and what you can expect from this series. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.