Welcome to Through The Eyes of Survivors, hosted by Tara Woodlee, President of Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence (BTSADV). In this empowering episode, we’re joined by L.Y. Marlow, a former corporate executive turned passionate advocate and the visionary founder of Saving Promise.
Inspired by five generations of women in her family who endured 75 years of domestic violence—including her granddaughter, Promise—L.Y. has dedicated her life to breaking the cycle of abuse. She has pioneered initiatives like the Harvard Learning Lab for domestic violence research and has written award-winning books, including Color Me Butterfly, A Life Apart, and Don’t Look at the Monster.
📌 In This Episode, L.Y. Shares:
How to identify key qualities of a healthy relationship, especially if you weren’t exposed to them early on.
Strategies for rebuilding trust in your instincts when forming relationships after growing up in a toxic environment.
Myths and misconceptions about healthy relationships and how to unlearn toxic patterns.
This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone on a journey to healing and understanding what it means to experience true connection and safety in relationships.
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