From Victim to Advocate : Persevering Through Domestic Violence With Marcia Roberts Mikels PhD

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, sexual abuse, marital abuse, sexual extortion, rape, stalking, physical abuse, death of an unborn child,

Today, Jan is joined by Marcia Roberts Mikels who has a PhD in Forensic Psychology, is an author, and owns a consultancy that seeks to help those who have been a victim of domestic violence. Marcia shares her journey of escaping an abusive marriage and the challenges she faced as a single mother. She discusses the escalation of abuse, the custody battle, and the connection between domestic violence and child abuse. Marcia also talks about finding love and support, starting a consultancy with her husband to help domestic violence victims, and recently obtained a PhD in Forensic Psychology. She emphasizes the importance of commitment and shares the role her mother played in her life. Jan and Marcia discuss the importance of believing and protecting victims of abuse. They emphasize the power of belief, support, and peer-to-peer communities in the healing process. Marcia shares her personal experience with the legal system and the need for better support for survivors. The conversation concludes with insights on resilience-building in children and advice for survivors navigating the legal system. They discuss the need for legal change to protect victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Marcia goes over the challenges faced by victims in the court system and the importance of advocating for good parenting plans. Marcia encourages individuals to reach out for help and offers resources through her consultancy.

Contact Marcia if you need her help:
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Buy Marcia’s Books:
New Day
Tomorrows

Mentioned Resources:
Voices Against Violence 
Why Does He Do That by Lundy Bancroft
The Joyous Recovery by Lundy Bancroft

If you are someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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