Bridge PDX - Stories that Connect

Leaving an Abusive Relationship - An Engaging Conversation with April

A story so common to many Survivors, April talks about what it was like when leaving her abuser, including the impact of different types of post-separation abuse, including  parent alienation. Rachelle and April reflect on  “choices” Survivors make and April shares how she has moved forward in her healing journey to find peace for herself. Check out our new Chapters option as you listen! Click on Support the Show to make a donation to SCARS for Survivor-run peer support, self advocacy, healing, and restorative justice. Are you an abuse Survivor looking for mentorship and healthy relational support? Join our private Survivor community on Meetup https://www.meetup.com/survivor-run-community-for-domestic-sexual-abuse-survivors/ Support the show [https://paypal.me/SCARSdonation] Thanks for listening! The Bridge PDX Podcast https://www.alliedbrandscollective.com [https://www.alliedbrandscollective.com] Get Social with us! @alliedbrandsco on Facebook & Instagram

Survivor-Centered Recovery - A Mindful Healing Practice with Cora

Join Rachelle and Cora sharing their experiences with mindfulness and self-advocacy in their Survivor-centered recovery journey. Support the show [https://paypal.me/SCARSdonation] Thanks for listening! The Bridge PDX Podcast https://www.alliedbrandscollective.com [https://www.alliedbrandscollective.com] Get Social with us! @alliedbrandsco on Facebook & Instagram

Resisting the Pull - Real Talk with Jennifer

What does it mean to live a life free from abuse for someone who is a Survivor of domestic violence? Listen to Rachelle and Jennifer share what that looks like in their lives. Support the show [https://paypal.me/SCARSdonation] Thanks for listening! The Bridge PDX Podcast https://www.alliedbrandscollective.com [https://www.alliedbrandscollective.com] Get Social with us! @alliedbrandsco on Facebook & Instagram

SCARS Survivor Impact Panels - Discussion with Jane

In 2019, the SCARS organization took over the administration of Domestic Violence Survivor Impact Panels. Despite criticism from many professional institutions in the domestic violence community, the Survivor Impact Panels have thrived and positively impacted the lives of Survivors and perpetrators. In this episode, Rachelle and Jane will discuss their experiences being panelists and facilitators and how the panels benefit people who participate and observe them. Support the show [https://paypal.me/SCARSdonation] Thanks for listening! The Bridge PDX Podcast https://www.alliedbrandscollective.com [https://www.alliedbrandscollective.com] Get Social with us! @alliedbrandsco on Facebook & Instagram