Why So Many Domestic Violence Survivors Are Failed by the System

Why So Many Domestic Violence Survivors Are Failed by the System

Survivors are often told the system is there to help. But what happens when the system falls short? Attorney Kara Phillips, founding board member of Voices of Families for Justice, shares why so many domestic violence survivors struggle to find protection, answers, and justice, and what must change to ensure their voices are heard.

The Courage to Heal Where It Hurts Most

In this episode of Behind the Bruises, I’m joined by Dr. Kristin Boehm, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta, for a conversation about transformation beyond the surface. As a surgeon, Dr. Boehm understands transformation as more than aesthetics-it’s the process of taking what was broken, scarred, or hidden and reshaping it into something strong, whole, and visible once more. Together we explore reconstruction and renewal through a deeply human lens—how healing is not only physical, but emotional, and how honoring the story behind the scars is essential to true restoration. This episode offers insight, compassion, and a powerful reminder that healing can take many forms. Because YOU MATTER.

Convicted of Murder… But She Was Trying to Survive

In this gripping episode of Behind the Bruises, Candice Morrow, RN sits down with Nicole Boynton—a woman sentenced to life for murder after a violent act rooted in years of abuse. She was just 18. What the courtroom saw was murder. What it didn’t’ see—was the fear, the trauma, and the desperate instinct to survive. For 23 years, she lived behind prison walls—labeled, judged, and silenced. UNTIL NOW For the first time Nicole speaks her truth—what really happened, what prison took from her, and what it means to finally be heard. This isn’t just a story about murder. IT’S A STORY ABOUT SURVIVAL…INJUSTICE….AND A SYSTEM THAT CHOSE NOT TO LISTEN. Because YOU Matter.

From Trauma to Triumph: How Faith and Determination Rebuilt Her Life

SHE STARTED WITH NOTHING. After surviving childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, psychological trauma, and domestic violence, Lauren, a survivor, entrepreneur, and powerful example of what it means to rebuild a life with resilience and grace, rebuilt her life with the support of close friends, therapy, faith, and incredible determination.Starting with very little, she began designing women’s belts and jewelry, eventually seeing her creations sold in over 100 stores across the U.S., Canada, and Barbados. Today, she runs a thriving creative business and uses her voice to raise awareness and support other survivors. Always remember YOU MATTER.

Breaking the Silence: My Life, My Survival & the Road to Healing

In this episode of Behind the Bruises, host Candy Morrow—a registered nurse, author of Not One More Day, and survivor of a 13-year marriage—shares the deeply personal story that inspired this podcast. She reflects on growing up in fear, living in silence, and what domestic violence truly looks like behind closed doors. Candy also speaks openly about what healing after abuse really involves—the setbacks, the courage, and the quiet moments of peace that come after survival. This episode is raw, honest, and a reminder that healing is possible—because YOU MATTER.