We Are HER

BONUS EPISODE!We Are HER teamed up with the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) in Gallatin County, Montana, so you can know how to access survivor services. In this episode, we speak to a 911 dispatcher, a legal advocate, and a law enforcement officer to let you know how you can find support as you go through the legal system.Featuring:Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications CoordinatorRuthie, Legal Advocate, HavenAshlee Heavrin, Threat Assessment Investigator, DetectiveSusan Walker, 911 Dispatch Supervisor This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Guest Host: Whitney BermesAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.

Danielle shares the stunning realization that what she calls her “day of innocence” — a beautiful day with her son — was the same day her attacker was busy planning an assault in her own home. After a grueling court battle in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Danielle works daily to not only cope but to thrive by writing her story of sexual assault and becoming an advocate for others, all while counting down the days to 12 years from now when her attacker will be released from prison.This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Host: Emily KempeAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.

In this episode, Grey reflects on their childhood and the abuse and neglect they received from their father. Now, as an adult, they are starting to question what healthy parenting looks like. Grey shares how as a teen, they didn’t always have the healthiest coping mechanisms but is able to share without shame. It’s clear Grey is learning to have compassion for themselves as well as sadness, as they begin healing their inner child This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Host: Emily KempeAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.

With honesty and humility, Chris shares his journey of realization into the past traumas of his parents and how this cycle continued to play out in his own parenting dynamics. Chris shares his awakening that came amidst a parent training curriculum as part of his role overseeing a nonprofit parenting education program. Recognizing finally that he had been parenting through his own traumatic experiences, Chris fought through the shame and guilt to do the hard work of introspection necessary to set boundaries with family and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.Here are links to things Chris mentions during his episode:Dr. Sandra Bloom's Sanctuary Model - https://www.thesanctuaryinstitute.org/about-us/the-sanctuary-model/ This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Host: Emily KempeAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.

After leaving her abuser’s home, Alice learned that anger, abuse, and control were not the relationship norm as she’d been raised to believe. After breaking away, she’s focused on school, making a life for herself, and becoming a safe space for her younger sibling. Alice shares how she’s navigating her sense of self at 19 and being allowed to follow her own dreams for the first time as a survivor living outside the control of an abusive caregiver.After listening to her episode, Alice wanted to remind the audience that she doesn't speak for Hispanic culture as a whole, just her own experience as a Hispanic survivor.  This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook(facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Host: Emily KempeAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.

When Boom’s boss sexually assaulted her at a company camping retreat, she was frozen with fear and disbelief until the next morning when she told a close coworker what had happened. As if in a trance, she moved through the next four days without speaking to anyone. When an HR representative from her company called to ask if she had been inappropriately involved with another leader, the floodgates burst open and her mix of fear, anger, and shame came flooding out. Boom shares her long road of navigating police procedure, her family’s concerns, and her eventual return to work. With strength and grace, Boom dove into her healing journey centered on helping and empowering others. This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Host: Emily KempeAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.

When a man close to Kirielle’s family began smothering her with unreciprocated attention at 16, he, her church, and her family conditioned her to believe he was her only choice. After succumbing to marriage, she tumbled into a cycle of depression, manipulation, and assault. Her abuser was a master at twisting reality and convinced her it was all her fault, but there was a glimmer of self-preservation and Kiriele joined the military. As her husband’s abuse escalated in response to her attempts at self-preservation and independence, Kirielle found solace in new friends and a counselor, and recognized her story in a podcast she was listening to — the early seasons of We Are HER. When she learned that she could be a guest on HER, she used it as the catalyst to break free, begin her healing journey, and share her story to empower other survivors.This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Host: Emily KempeAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.

Losing her grandparents was a pivotal moment in Chihiro’s life. Beginning college and seeking her place in the world amidst this grieving was the ideal setting for an older classmate at her school to draw her in and enmesh her in a cycle of grooming. This was the precursor to abuse that would escalate so quickly it caught Chihiro completely off guard. She describes the dichotomy of being tethered to someone who promotes a charismatic, caring, and idyllic public facade while simultaneously controlling her every move and stripping her of even her freedom to grieve — ultimately culminating in a violent sexual assault. Chihiro shares her story with heartbreaking clarity and detail — reclaiming herself as she offers other survivors the gift of understanding.This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Host: Emily KempeAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.

Cheyenne is a spoken word artist and educator in the survivor world. She shares how her experience as a Black survivor has impacted her journey and how there is still so much work to be done in the survivor community to validate the experience of Black survivors. Cheyenne talks about how it’s not about changing things, it’s about starting over so that survivors of color can have an equitable experience in healing from trauma. Here are links to things Cheyenne mentions during her episode:She Will Speak - https://www.shewillspeak.com/  This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook(facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@wearehernetwork). Host: Emily KempeAlbum Photography: Morgan Pearson morganleepearson.comAlbum Artwork: Andrea BensonShow Editing and Production: Auideo auideo.comShow Music: Remmi remmimusic.com For more info, please visit www.weareher.net. Disclosure: The information covered represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of We Are HER. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by We Are HER. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. We Are HER does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of this Content. We Are HER does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to any in any Content. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the help of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own healing.