In this episode, we meet musician, vocalist, actress, new author, and community volunteer and activist, Courtney Santana. As a survivor of domestic violence and abuse, Courtney takes her experience and gives back in order to ensure opportunities for other domestic violence victims and survivors are in place. This includes guiding them to be served by the right people, helping them build strategic plans, and providing connections to safe environments in order to reduce homelessness and repetitive behavior. (Warning: this episode contains frank descriptions of domestic abuse.)

Courtney's new book, 'Off Kilter: Getting Yourself "Right" After Abuse':
https://amzn.to/2Bp6JMQ

For more information to volunteer, support, or connect with Courtney Santana:
https://www.facebook.com/CourtneySantanaMusic/
https://twitter.com/courtneydoingit

and Survive2Thrive Foundation:
https://survive2thrivefoundation.org
https://www.facebook.com/Survive2ThriveFoundation/
https://twitter.com/S2TFoundation

Hosted by Natalie Phillips. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker.
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