A Conversation About Domestic Violence & Mental Health From A Survivor Featuring Crystal Williams

A real conversation about domestic violence and mental health with domestic violence survivor, author and speaker Crystal Williams. More than 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and more than 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the U.S. report having experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention. Crystal shares her story of healing and how she worked through depression, suicide ideation and gained the strength to leave an abusive relationship.

References/Resources:

If you or a love one is experiencing domestic violence, please visit www.https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 1-800-799-7233

Statistics on Domestic Violence By Center For Disease Control & Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/pdf/NISVS_Report2010-a.pdf

Statistics on Domestic Violence By National Coalition on Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.org/statistics 

Connect With Crystal and/or purchase her book from her website:

Website:  www.crystal-williams.com

Email: thechrystelleseries@yahoo.com 

Facebook: @thechrystelleseries

Instagram: the_chrystelle_series_author

Twitter: (@thechrysseries)

Therapist Shout-Out:

The Center For Child Development located in Newark, Delaware

Specializes in working with tweens and teens: https://www.thecenterforchilddevelopment.com 

Mind, Body & Soulness Segment: 

7 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate#section7

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