This episode originally aired on July 24, 2025.If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233-----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 abuseHow repeat offenders manipulate court systems to continue their abuseUnderstanding trauma bonding and why survivors sometimes doubt themselvesThe crucial role of breaking silence in survivor healing and community safetyPeer support as a powerful tool beyond therapyThe story behind Open Voices, a peer support app born from lived experienceSteps survivors can take to protect themselves and rebuild their livesAbout 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.We’ve got your back, Bestie. Your voice matters.Listen wherever you get your podcastsWatch: YouTubeJoin: PatreonFollow: Instagram TikTokSubscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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