History Made: Iowa Launches Its First Women Veterans Program

History Made: Iowa Launches Its First Women Veterans Program

History was made in Iowa as veterans, community leaders, and supporters gathered for the inaugural Iowa Women Veterans Program event in honor of Women Veterans Recognition Day. In this special episode of Still Serving Iowa Veterans, hear powerful remarks from veterans, state leaders, advocates, and organizations dedicated to ensuring women veterans receive the recognition, resources, and support they have earned. Featured speakers discuss: • The launch of the Iowa Women Veterans Program • The importance of advocacy and connection • Resources available to women veterans • Women Veterans Recognition Day in Iowa • Future opportunities for mentorship and support • Building a stronger community for the next generation of women who serve As one speaker stated, "We served. We belong. We matter." Made possible by the Iowa Veterans Foundation and our sponsors who help us share the stories of those who served.

Why Family Estrangement Is Exploding | Kat Johnston Explains the Perfect Storm

Why does family estrangement seem to be happening everywhere? In this thought-provoking episode of Estranged & Rearranged, Candi Morris sits down with licensed social worker, content creator, and family advocate Kat Johnston to discuss the growing rise of family estrangement, no-contact culture, therapy language, mental health, and what she calls the "perfect storm" driving family division today. Kat shares insights from her clinical background, social media advocacy, and work with a growing coalition focused on preserving family relationships, improving mental health practices, and raising awareness about the long-term impact of family estrangement. • Why family estrangement is increasing • The "perfect storm" behind no-contact culture • Social media's influence on family relationships • Therapy language and family conflict • When no contact is protection versus punishment • Why accountability matters • Family resilience and emotional tolerance • Mental health and personality disorders • The future impact of estrangement on families and society Whether you're an estranged parent, estranged adult child, therapist, social worker, or someone trying to understand the growing divide in modern families, this conversation offers valuable insight and perspective. You are not alone. 🤝 ESMH Coalition Websitehttps://www.esmhcoalition.org/ [🤝 ESMH Coalition Website https://www.esmhcoalition.org/] 📚 Dr. Joshua Coleman https://drjoshuacoleman.com [https://drjoshuacoleman.com/] 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@making_senseofit_w.katt [https://www.tiktok.com/@making_senseofit_w.katt] 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makeitmakesense_katt [https://www.instagram.com/makeitmakesense_katt] 🛍️ Website & Resources https://www.estrangedandrearranged.com/resources [https://www.estrangedandrearranged.com/resources] 📘 Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuD1nHeS8/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuD1nHeS8/] 👥 Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SU79VBP4o/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SU79VBP4o/] 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@estranged.and.rea [https://www.tiktok.com/@estranged.and.rea] In This EpisodeResources Mentioned in This EpisodeFollow Kat JohnstonConnect & Support

What Happens After Estrangement? Lenora's Journey to Healing

What do you do when you've lost contact with your child... and your grandchildren? In this heartfelt episode of Estranged & Rearranged, Candi Morris sits down with author, support group leader, and estranged mother Lenora Scurry to discuss the pain of family estrangement, the healing process, and what it truly means to let go without giving up love. Lenora shares her deeply personal story, including the childhood trauma that shaped her parenting, the heartbreak of losing contact with her only daughter and grandchildren, and the difficult journey toward accountability, self-reflection, and emotional healing. • Family estrangement and healing • The difference between accountability and self-blame • Letting go of control without letting go of love • Childhood trauma and parenting • Grief, loss, and rebuilding your life • Support for estranged parents • The importance of finding community • Life after estrangement Lenora also shares a moving poem written for estranged mothers that reminds us we are more than our heartbreak and that healing is still possible. If you're an estranged parent, grandparent, or someone struggling with family separation, this conversation offers understanding, compassion, and hope. You are not alone. Links to products mentioned in this episode. Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Lenora's Book Letting Go: A Mother's Journeyhttps://amzn.to/4xfqrFK 🛍️ Resources & Shop https://www.estrangedandrearranged.com/resources [https://www.estrangedandrearranged.com/resources] 📘 Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuD1nHeS8/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuD1nHeS8/] 👥 When They Walk Away Support Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SU79VBP4o/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SU79VBP4o/] 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@estranged.and.rea?_r=1&_t=ZT-95tKbPyH3mA [https://www.tiktok.com/@estranged.and.rea?_r=1&_t=ZT-95tKbPyH3mA]

When Is No Contact Actually Necessary? Peter Anderson Answers the Hard Questions

Welcome back to Estranged & Rearranged with Candi Morris. In this powerful conversation, Candi sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Peter Anderson to discuss one of the most difficult topics facing families today: family estrangement. Why is estrangement becoming more common? Has social media changed the way families handle conflict? What does healthy accountability actually look like? And when, if ever, is no contact truly necessary? Peter shares his perspective as a therapist who works with families every day, offering insight into family systems, communication, conflict, forgiveness, boundaries, and the growing cultural conversation surrounding estrangement. IN THIS EPISODE: Why family estrangement appears to be increasing The role social media plays in family conflict No contact vs. healthy boundaries What accountability really means Why silence can become punishment Family healing and reconciliation The impact estrangement has on grandparents and grandchildren Communication tools that can improve relationships Grief, forgiveness, and moving forward Whether you're an estranged parent, estranged adult child, grandparent, therapist, or someone trying to understand the growing divide within families, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives from both lived experience and clinical practice. Please note: This episode reflects personal opinions and professional perspectives intended to encourage conversation and understanding around family estrangement. CONNECT & SUPPORT Support the Podcast & Shop: https://www.estrangedandrearranged.com/store [https://www.estrangedandrearranged.com/store] Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuD1nHeS8/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuD1nHeS8/] When They Walk Away Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SU79VBP4o/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SU79VBP4o/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@estranged.and.rea?_r=1&_t=ZT-95tKbPyH3mA [https://www.tiktok.com/@estranged.and.rea?_r=1&_t=ZT-95tKbPyH3mA] RESOURCES MENTIONED Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt (Book): https://a.co/d/0c9mrZpa [https://a.co/d/0c9mrZpa] The Anxious Generation (Audiobook): https://a.co/d/0c9mrZpa [https://a.co/d/0c9mrZpa] Not Born Yesterday (Book): https://amzn.to/4fbEIwF [https://amzn.to/4fbEIwF] Not Born Yesterday (Audiobook): https://amzn.to/4dEOsOT [https://amzn.to/4dEOsOT] Shadow Work Journal & Workbook: https://amzn.to/4fbEIwF [https://amzn.to/4fbEIwF]

Is "No Contact" a Healthy Boundary or a Punishment?

Are estranged parents guilty until proven innocent? In this episode of Estranged and Rearranged, host Candy Morris exposes the subtle, powerful bias in how mainstream media and social platforms cover family estrangement. While adult children are often granted immediate understanding, parents are routinely met with suspicion, leaving many hurting parents to suffer in silence. Candy dives deep into the statistics, citing a YouGov study revealing that 38% of American adults are currently estranged from a close family member. This is not a minor internet issue; it is a widespread societal crisis affecting parents, siblings, and grandparents who are cut off from their grandchildren. In this episode, we break down the double standards in the language used by the media: • For Adult Children: Words like safety, peace, boundaries, protection, and mental health. • For Estranged Parents: Words like denial, entitlement, missing reasons, and manipulation. It is time to ask the hard questions: Who gets compassion, and who gets suspicion? If you are an estranged parent or grandparent navigating this painful journey, please know that you are not alone. Visit our newly launched website at https://estrangedandrearranged.com to find resources, view Candy's book, and access support. You can also join our dedicated Facebook support group, When They Walk Away, designed specifically for estranged parents seeking a safe, non-judgmental community. Subscribe to the channel for more honest, facts-based discussions on family estrangement, healing, and moving forward. 🔗 Connect & Explore🛍️ 🛍️ Website & Resources⁠https://www.estrangedandrearranged.com/resources⁠ [🛍️ Website & Resources https://www.estrangedandrearranged.com/resources] 📘 Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/share/1CuD1nHeS8/ 👥 Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SU79VBP4o/ 🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@estranged.and.rea?_r=1&_t=ZT-95tKbPyH3mA