A podcast aimed to share individual stories of life change and personal transformation. Listen along as I sit down with people whose life stories will inspire and encourage you. There is never an end to the amazing before and after comparisons of people who have been change by an encounter with God.
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This bilingual series of podcasts features primarily educational narratives that deal with the different forms of family / domestic / conjugal / intimate partner violence mostly against women, but can also apply to males and two-spirited folks who can use some help in determining whether what they are experiencing is indeed violence, in any form. Upcoming episodes for Season 2 will include : 1) One Indigenous woman's sharing of her personal story of trauma, resilience, and perseverance in th ...
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Cherie has never met her father, being the product of an extra-marital affair. Despite these circumstances, between two older brothers and a very overprotective mother, Cherie still felt safe and loved. An introduction to God at a young age set the stage for her success. However, as we know, life changes and she has to make her own decisions. Not e…
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Jacques only knew his father as a broken alcoholic, an old man with nothing; not the affluent man he used to be. Growing up in poverty, watching both his parents lose the battle against alcohol, this quiet, lonely child did the only thing he knew how: build walls. Emotional walls and eventually physical walls were what Jacques knew best, until one …
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Nandi began life with two loving grandparents in a home full of love, despite not having her father present. However, as things often do, life changed suddenly and one thing led to another. Soon, this broken little girl found herself at odds with the world and enslaved by an addiction she didn't know how to break free from. Listen as she shares the…
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A broken young boy hiding behind a smile, Jabu was raised never knowing the true love of a father. Years of chaos, instability and uncertainty led him to make big plans for the future. An encounter with God and His people changed those plans and his life was rewritten. This is just the beginning... Please send me a message if there’s someone you’d …
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The first of two daughters, Danielle was born to a teenage mother and hardworking father. She began her story surrounded by a large family who loved her; however, as time moved on, she watched the chaos of life tear her world apart. Uncertainty and loneliness left her searching for something she couldn't define. When faced with a difficult decision…
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A Xhosa girl, the third-born of eight children, Busi was basically left to raise herself. With both her parents enslaved by alcohol, this tiny girl felt she had no place to hide from the chaos of home. Little did she know that amidst her constant running away, she'd find the one place that welcomed her with open arms. Please send me a message if th…
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The youngest sibling, the only boy, living a life of rejection, abandonment, and isolation; that is the story of Leebon Britde's childhood. Never knowing his father and losing his mother at a very young age, this broken child grew up not knowing what it meant to feel wanted. However, God's love knows no bounds. Listen to Leebon share this moving st…
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Cheryl Stellenberg never wanted the typical life. She had big dreams and big plans, and the strength and determination to get there. However, life rarely goes as planned and her dreams were derailed by an unplanned circumstance. Little did she know that this would begin a chain reaction that would alter the course of her life forever. Listen to her…
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From a small rural community to the Executive Capital, Mpho Mothoa was a little girl with big dreams. Unfortunately life doesn't always go as planned and this precocious child was left with too many questions and not enough answers. Raised within a protective family structure and constrictive religion, she soon felt the need to find her own way. Ho…
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Growing up in the heart of Eldorado Park, Natasha figured her life would be just like everyone else's around her. With periods of instability and surrounded by drugs and alcohol, it didn't seem like she'd ever discover who she was supposed to be. Listen along as she shares how she found her true identity through the persistance of an unexpected fri…
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Born the youngest child, a boy who grew up the envy of the neighborhood, Sizwe was living a life of love and comfort; until he wasn't. Things suddenly shifted and all he knew about family and the world did as well. Searching for something to fill the widening void, this young man finds more than he could have imagined. Listen to Sizwe share his sto…
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One half of a set of twins born to a disabled mother and an unknown father, Dorothy met with tragedy at a young age. One event led to another which set her on a course of despair and loneliness. Searching for love, hope and a future, a young single mom is drawn to the one place she is sure to find the answers; a lighthouse of sorts. Hear the story …
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The youngest of seven siblings, born to a single mother, Sanele seemed to be born for adversity. However, when his mother unexpectedly passed away, things only got worse. A life of uncertainty and desperation leaves this young man broken and addicted. One encounter with someone offering real hope led to a total transformation. Listen as Sanele shar…
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Even with a good home and two loving parents, a young girl's life was turned upside down when tragedy struck and the only solution seemed to be in empty, confusing traditions. Depression and an intense feeling of worthlessness, led to more questions than answers until a chance encounter that changed her life forever. Listen along as Kgomotso shares…
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Raised in a home of chaos and violence, Bongi yearned for a place to find refuge and belonging. Listen to her share her candid story of fighting against the odds of an unwanted future, and finding adventure (and hope) in unlikely places. Please send me a message if there’s someone you’d like to have share their testimony. Don't underestimate the po…
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*Warning: This episode does contain references to sexual abuse/assault. Discretion is advised for younger listeners. Laverne shares her story of a broken, disturbing childhood that led to a life searching for truth and real love. After suffering at the hands of so many people she thought she could trust, she finds the meaning of true love and redem…
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A young girl with a somewhat sad yet somehow typical South African life. That is the story of Charneil Britde, as she shares it. However, beyond tragedy and loneliness can come beauty and purpose. Listen along as she shares her incredible story of a life repurposed. Please send me a message if there’s someone you’d like to have share their testimon…
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Listen along as guest, Lindsie Stainbank, shares a tragic story of just wanting to find a place to belong and the heartache that comes with that. Lindsie shares some very personal things which leads her to finding true acceptance and everything she longed for along the way. Please send me a message if there’s someone you’d like to have share their …
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Listen as we dive into the first episode of a podcast designed to go beyond the soundbite and into the lives of regular people, each with their own stories of a life changed by an encounter with God. Our first guest is a South African woman I met about three years ago named Vuyiswa, who I observed to be an amazing woman of God, loving wife and a de…
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CAVAC – Centre d’aide aux victimes d’actes criminels au Quebec
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Dans cet épisode, je parlerai du réseau des Centres d'aide aux victimes d'actes criminels (CAVAC) que l'on peut joindre au 1 866 LECAVAC (ou 1 866 532 2822) et en ligne à cavac.qc.ca. Au nombre de 17 au Québec, ces organismes à but non lucratif vous donnent accès à des professionnels formés à l'intervention. Ils sont répartis dans toutes les région…
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CAVAC – Crime Victims' Assistance Centres in Quebec
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In this episode, I will be discussing the Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC) Network that can be reached at 1 866 LECAVAC (or 1 866 532 2822) & online at cavac.qc.ca. There are 17 centres throughout Quebec, and these non-profit organizations give you access to professionals trained in intervention. They are located throughout every region of …
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Breaking the Hold of Intimate Partner Violence
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In this episode, I will be discussing how you can take back control over your life, should you be experiencing intimate partner violence. These strategies may be very helpful for you to know what exactly is involved when you find yourself in a whirlwind of events and manipulations, and when you feel or believe you have little to no control over the…
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S’extraire de l’emprise de la violence conjugale : reprendre le pouvoir sur sa vie
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Dans cet épisode, je discuterai de la façon dont vous pouvez reprendre le contrôle de votre vie si vous êtes victime de violence de la part d'un partenaire intime. Ces stratégies peuvent vous être très utiles pour savoir ce qui se passe exactement lorsque vous vous retrouvez dans un tourbillon d'événements et de manipulations, et lorsque vous avez …
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Les enfants : témoins et victimes de la violence conjugale
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Cet épisode traite de la violence entre partenaires intimes et de la manière dont elle peut constituer une forme de violence psychologique pendant l'enfance, ainsi que de ce que les enfants comprennent à ce sujet, des conséquences de la VPI sur les enfants et de ce que nous pouvons faire pour les aider. Ensuite, j'aborde les 4 cibles de la violence…
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Guide d'autodéfense technologique en violence conjugale
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Dans cet épisode, je parlerai du Guide d'autodéfense technologique pour les victimes de la violence des partenaires intimes afin d'aider les auditeurs à connaître les outils, les formes et les signes à rechercher lorsqu'elles pensent ou croient qu'elles-mêmes, ou une personne qu'elles connaissent, sont ciblés par l'utilisation de la technologie.…
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14 Criminal Offenses in Context of Intimate Partner Violence
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) takes many shapes. While all forms of IPV contribute to the hold that a partner has over the other and that they all have significant consequences on the victim, not all are recognized in the criminal code of Canada. Stereotypical images of criminal violence, as it is depicted in movies and the very numerous “CSI” se…
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Children: Witnesses and Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
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This episode discusses Intimate partner violence and how it can be a form of childhood psychological abuse; as well as what children understand about it; the consequences of IPV on children, and what can we do to help.Af Cherie Jacobs
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14 infractions criminelles en contexte de violence conjugale
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Dans cet épisode, j'examinerai les 14 infractions pénales dans le contexte de la violence familial, qui ne sont pas toujours faciles à identifier pour la victime. Si vous avez subi l'une ou l'autre de ces manifestations de violence, vous avez le droit de le signaler aux autorités policières afin qu'une plainte soit portée. Il n'y a pas de limite de…
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Six Forms of Financial Violence (Among Intimate Partners)
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In this episode, I will be discussing six forms of financial violence among intimate partners, to help listeners recognize when the control of a victim's finances is being carried out by an abuser.Af Cherie Jacobs
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Six formes de violence financière (entre partenaires intimes)
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Dans cet épisode, j'aborderai les six formes de violence financière afin d'aider les auditeurs à reconnaître le contrôle des finances d'une victime par un agresseur.Af Cherie Jacobs
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Technological Self-Defense Guide For Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
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In this episode, I will be discussing the technological self-defense guide for victims of intimate partner violence to help listeners be aware of the tools, forms and signs to look for when they think or believe that they, or someone they know, are being targeted through the use of technology.Af Cherie Jacobs
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8 tactiques de violence psychologique dans les relations entre partenaires intimes
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Dans cet épisode, j'aborderai les 8 tactiques de violence psychologique dans les relations intimes afin d'aider les auditeurs à reconnaître les cas de manipulation psychologique.Af Cherie Jacobs
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8 Emotional Abuse Tactics in Intimate Partner Relationships
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In this episode, I will be discussing eight emotional abuse tactics in intimate partner relationships to help listeners recognize when psychological manipulation is being used.Af Cherie Jacobs
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Maltraitance des ainés - Épisode 3 de 3
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Dans ce troisième épisode, j'aborderai la manière dont vous pouvez identifier et aider les personnes âgées à risque. Je vous aiderai à identifier les personnes qui sont à risque, à reconnaître les différentes formes de maltraitance et à relever les signaux d'alarme.Af Cherie Jacobs
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Maltraitance des ainés - Épisode 1 de 3
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Dans ce premier épisode, je parlerai de ce que vous pouvez faire en cas de maltraitance ou de négligence. Je vous donnerai les renseignements que nous devrions tous connaître en lien avec la maltraitance, vous parlerai de ce que vous pouvez faire lorsque vous soupçonnez de la maltraitance envers une personne âgée, vous poserai quelques questions et…
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Maltraitance des ainés - Épisode 2 de 3
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Dans ce deuxième épisode, je vous parlerai de ce que vous pouvez faire pour vous protéger de la maltraitance, de vos recours si vous êtes menacé ou blessé, des raisons qui expliquent qu’une personne dans une relation abusive choisisse parfois de garder le silence, de ce que vous devez savoir et de comment trouver de l'aide.…
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In this third episode, I will be discussing how you can identify and help older adults at risk; including who is at risk, how you can recognize the different forms of abuse, and warning signs to look for. With permission from the itsnotright.ca website, my source of information is articles found on their website. It is a pan-Canadian approach to ad…
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In this second episode, I will be discussing what you can do to keep yourself safe from abuse. This includes what you can do if you are being threatened or hurt, some possible reasons for staying silent in an abusive relationship, what you need to know, and how to find help. With permission from the itsnotright.ca website, my source of information …
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In this first episode, I will be discussing what you can do when abuse or neglect happens. With permission from the itsnotright.ca website, my source of information is articles found on their website. It is a pan-Canadian approach to addressing abuse and neglect of Elders.Af Cherie Jacobs
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De mal en pis - l'escalade de la violence (familiale)
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Cet épisode traite de la manière dont un agresseur prend progressivement le contrôle de son partenaire et des tactiques utilisées pour y parvenir. Il est également question des réactions de lutte, d'immobilisation ou de fuite des victimes face aux situations de violence et des mesures que les victimes peuvent prendre pour reprendre le contrôle de l…
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Le programme d'un centre d'hébergement pour femmes autochtones - entretien avec Michelle Cook
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Dans cet épisode, Michelle Cook, d'Akwesasne, s'exprime sur le programme mis en place dans le centre d'accueil pour femmes autochtones de la ville et sur ce qui le rend unique.Af Cherie Jacobs
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Les différents termes et formes de la violence familiale
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Cet épisode aborde les différents termes et les différentes formes de violence et la manière dont ils sont utilisés contre une victime, ainsi que les conséquences pour ces victimes. Il se termine par plusieurs moyens d'aider une victime de violence familiale/domestique/de la part d'un partenaire intime.…
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Mais pourquoi elle reste : le piège de la violence familiale
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Cet épisode aborde les nombreux facteurs qui font qu'une victime ne quitte pas une relation, et explique comment la préparation d'un départ doit inclure une certaine prévoyance et une certaine planification. La planification de la sécurité est également abordée, ainsi que certaines stratégies relatives à divers aspects de la violence familiale.…
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From bad to worse - the escalation of family violence
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This episode discusses how an abuser gradually gains control over his or her partner and the tactics used for doing so. Also discussed are the victims' fight, freeze or flight reactions to abusive situations and the things victims can do to reclaim control over their life; from finding safety in a shelter to claiming financial compensation.…
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Discrimination raciste et sexiste existante et persistante dans la Loi sur les Indiens - Entretien avec Mary Jane Hannaburg
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Dans cet épisode, j'interviewe l'ancienne vice-présidente de Femmes autochtones du Québec, Mary Jane Hannaburg. Elle parle de son rôle dans la lutte pour les femmes autochtones qui ont perdu leur statut juridique distinct lorsqu'elles ont épousé des partenaires non autochtones et de la façon dont cela est lié à la perte d'identité, à la marginalisa…
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Matériels pédagogiques et offres d'ateliers de la FAQ sur la violence familiale - Entretien avec Julia Dube
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Cet épisode présente une entrevue avec Julia Dube, notre coordinatrice pour le développement de matériel sur la non-violence, et elle discute du matériel éducatif et des ateliers que l'organisme Femmes Autochtones du Québec a à offrir.Af Cherie Jacobs
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Why doesn't she leave? The trap of family violence
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This episode discusses many factors why a victim does not leave a relationship, and how preparing to leave ought to include some foresight and planning. Safety planning is also discussed as well as some strategies for various aspects involved in family violence.Af Cherie Jacobs
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QNW's educational materials & workshop offers on family violence - Interview with Julia Dube
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This episode features an interview with Julia Dube - our coordinator for the development of material on non-violence, and she discusses what educational materials and workshops we have to offer.Af Cherie Jacobs
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Inside the program of an Indigenous women's shelter - Interview with Michelle Cook
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This episode features an interview with Michelle Cook of Akwesasne and she discusses the program inside the Indigenous women's shelter there, and what makes it unique.Af Cherie Jacobs
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The Different Terms & Forms of Family Violence
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This episode discusses the different terms and several forms of violence and how they are used against a victim, and what the consequences are for such victims. It concludes with several ways to help a victim of family/domestic/intimate partner violence.Af Cherie Jacobs
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