Bitch Sesh: Strangulation in Domestic Violence - A Survivor's Story w/ Staci Walsh

What happens when a survivor breaks free from strangulation, abuse, and a broken system — and finds her voice to fight back?

In this honest and gripping episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, Lindsay sits down with Staci, a survivor of domestic violence and strangulation by a repeat offender still walking free. Staci shares her courageous journey through trauma, the failures of the justice system, and how speaking out can save lives and ignite change.

They dive into the dangerous cycle of abuse, trauma bonding, and the urgent need to believe survivors the first time. This conversation is essential for anyone impacted by abuse or seeking to support those fighting to reclaim their power.

Inside This Episode:
The hidden dangers and devastating effects of strangulation in domestic abuse
How repeat offenders manipulate court systems to continue their abuse
Understanding trauma bonding and why survivors sometimes doubt themselves
The crucial role of breaking silence in survivor healing and community safety
Peer support as a powerful tool beyond therapy
The story behind Open Voices, a peer support app born from lived experience
Steps survivors can take to protect themselves and rebuild their lives

About Stacy:
Staci is a brave domestic violence survivor and advocate who co-founded Open Voices, a peer support app designed to help survivors and others find connection and healing through shared experience.

Bestie Freebie:
Discover Open Voices on the App Store — a safe space for peer support and real conversations about domestic violence, mental health, and more. Visit https://openvoices.co and follow Stacy on Instagram @the.stacii.w for inspiration and updates.

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This podcast is for you if you're asking questions such as:
Am I in an abusive relationship?
What are the five (5) signs of emotional abuse?
How do I know if I'm being emotionally abused by my husband / wife / partner?
Am I in a toxic relationship?
How do I tell if I'm in a domestic abusive relationship?
What are signs of narcissistic abuse?
What are the red flags of emotional abuse?
What is gaslighting and am I being gaslit?
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Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Podcast On Domestic Abuse is a podcast about identifying and navigating your way through and out of Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse, hosted by a survivor of Domestic Abuse.