Today I flew by the seat of my pants and went "Live" in my Facebook group, The Survivors Cafe, find this here- https://www.facebook.com/groups/724081331311924

Find healing tips and suggestions on today's episode! I do have a tool you can use to help creatively narrow down on those that are supportive in your life. You'll need paper, pen/crayons/colored pencils/markers for this easy idea! You can also modify it! Let me know if you use this or if anything I mentioned resonated with you.

If you are in NW Indiana, our next coffee meet-up will be on July 14th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at a local coffee shop. Find the details here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/937996662267?aff=oddtdtcreator

I often hear, "Melinda, how do I know if I'm healing?" It can be hard to notice and you may not feel like you are making progress on your healing journey here are some signs to lookout for...

💗 Setting Boundaries without guilt. 💗 Making "You" a priority. 💗 You feel more confident and more...

So what is the Grey Rock Method? It was first mentioned by a blogger named Skylar who wrote an article on 180rule.com. In 2009 after leaving a relationship she poured out her story to a stranger. After she shared he told her that he was a malignant narcissist. He then told her what he did to his girlfriend when he experienced something similar. The idea is that your responses are as exciting as a dull rock. This doesn't attract attention and blends in with your surroundings. Listen in for more!

What do you think of when you hear a weapon? To me, a weapon is a firearm or knife but looking back on my past moments when I was in that abusive situation I remembered those moments when my now ex held a hammer to my head as he threatened to harm me. Let's dive into more about what a weapon is on today's episode. If you need help or more information on getting out of an abusive relationship reach out to: https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.domesticshelters.org/

*Trigger warning!*

Joining me to day is my good friend and amazing, Charmaine Moore. Today she is sharing her powerful story of overcoming heartache and pain. Charmaine Moore is the founder and owner of Face of Hope and Beauty Self-love Coaching business, a Writer, a Model, and a Inspirational Speaker, with over eight years of experience helping individuals choose to love, live, heal and thrive in life. Moore is also a wife of 23 years of marriage, mother of six, and “glam-ma”. In her life she has a been faced with depression, anxiety, rejection, grief, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and she is a survivor of suicide and advocate for suicide prevention. Charmaine’s heart, passion and mission is to celebrate and empower women and teen girls to stand in their peace and power, while loving themselves, accepting themselves and enjoying the life that they live. She does this through hosting her fabulous group coaching workshops, events, and guided meditations. For more information about Charmaine Moore visit her website at: www.faceofhopeandbeauty.com and her Instagram page at:

https://www.instagram.com/faceofhopeandbeauty/.

If you need someone to talk to contact 988 for suicide awareness.

4th Annual "Letting Go" Women's Retreat tickets here- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RPmZINf1WJb