What starts as a convo about cancel culture turns into one of our most vulnerable episodes yet. We open up about our personal experiences with domestic violence—how it starts, why it’s so hard to leave, and the truth behind the statistics.
From love bombing and control to isolation, financial abuse, and emotional manipulation, this episode sheds light on what abuse actually looks like—especially for moms. If you’ve ever felt trapped, ashamed, or unsure whether what you’re going through is “bad enough,” this is for you.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: We discuss domestic violence, emotional abuse, and controlling relationships. Please prioritize your safety.
💬 We Talk About:
- The “art vs. artist” debate (Kanye, JK Rowling, etc.)
- Real talk: gaslighting, love bombing, and control
- Why women stay—and how hard it is to leave
- How kids pick up on more than we realize
- What finally made us leave
- The system’s failure to protect survivors
🧡 Domestic Violence Resources (U.S.)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-SAFE | Text START to 88788
🌐 thehotline.org
Love Is Respect (teens & young adults)
📞 1-866-331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 22522
🌐 loveisrespect.org
StrongHearts Native Helpline
📞 1-844-762-8483 | 🌐 strongheartshelpline.org
RAINN (sexual violence)
📞 1-800-656-HOPE | 🌐 rainn.org
WomensLaw (legal support)
🌐 womenslaw.org
myPlan App – Safety planning
🌐 myplanapp.org
🌈 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Resources
The Network/La Red
📞 1-800-832-1901 | 🌐 tnlr.org
FORGE (trans/nonbinary support)
🌐 forge-forward.org
LGBTQ+ National Hotline
📞 1-888-843-4564 | 🌐 lgbthotline.org
AVP (Anti-Violence Project)
📞 212-714-1141 | 🌐 avp.org
Trans Lifeline
📞 1-877-565-8860 | 🌐 translifeline.org
💬 Final Note:
If you’re questioning your reality, if you feel isolated, or if your self-worth has been chipped away—please know you are not alone. You are not broken. And you can leave.
📲 Connect With Us:
📸 Instagram: @themomafpodcast
📧 Email: hello.momaf@gmail.com
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