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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