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Episode 42: Lannette West Encore - The Cycle of Abuse
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Lynette returns to share her intensely personal journey through domestic violence and explain how breaking the silence became her path to healing and freedom. She recounts surviving a 20-year abusive marriage while protecting her children and eventually finding the strength to leave.
• Lynette grew up watching her father abuse her mother, normalizing violence in relationships
• Our childhood experiences shape our expectations and tolerance for unhealthy relationships
• The escalation of abuse from arguing to physical violence to life-threatening situations
• Being abandoned by family after becoming pregnant compounded Lynette's isolation
• Despite multiple incidents requiring police intervention, Lynette stayed for 20 years for her children
• Children inevitably witness and are affected by domestic violence despite parents' attempts to shield them
• Lynette's powerful perspective that sharing trauma stories isn't "airing dirty laundry" but necessary healing
• Breaking the silence about abuse provides a physical and emotional lightness that brings peace
• The courage to speak openly about trauma helps normalize these conversations for others
If you're experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help. You are never truly alone, and speaking your truth is the first step toward healing.
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Chapters
1. Episode 42: Lannette West Encore - The Cycle of Abuse (00:00:00)
2. Welcome Back for an Encore (00:00:24)
3. Growing Up With Violence (00:08:33)
4. First Physical Altercation (00:14:20)
5. Family Abandonment and Isolation (00:21:51)
6. Breaking Free After 20 Years (00:35:04)
7. The Healing Power of Sharing (00:45:21)
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