October is domestic violence awareness month and it’s an issue that has touched most of our lives in some way. On this episode, we sit down with Mindy Murphy, President and CEO of The Spring of Tampa Bay and Courtney, a domestic violence survivor. We covered so much important ground during our conversation. We talked about the patterns of abusers, how to help loved ones you suspect are being abused, how to seek help yourself. We talked about the importance of men becoming part of the solution. We discussed what lessons can be learned from the Gabby Petito police video...from the importance of proper training for law enforcement to subtle signs of abuse.  This episode does have some moments that are not easy to hear but it’s a conversation that is incredibly important and we thank you for caring enough to listen.  

This episode includes discussion around topics such as domestic violence, physical violence, sexual assault, and harassment. This content may be difficult and we encourage you to care for your well-being.

For more information about how to seek help from The Spring, or for ways you can help support their mission, please visit thespring.org. Their 24-hour crisis hotline is 813-247-SAFE.  

For anyone outside the Tampa area who is seeking help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. That’s 1-800-799-7233.