Season 3: Ep 22 Domestic and Interpersonal Violence: Help is a phone call away w/ The Friendship Center's Jaime Gabrielli & Gina Boesdorfer

Mother Love

This episode on domestic and interpersonal violence is so rich and helpful. We are joined by Jaime Gabrielli and Gina Boesdorfer, two incredible women who are passionate about bringing hope to those experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. They take turns eloquently explaining the many different forms of abuse, debunking myths that often surround the this taboo topic. As the host of this episode, I (Claire) will just come right out and say that I learned so much and walked away feeling humbled by my long-held assumptions and how little I knew about this issue. I will be more able to discern red flags in my relationships as well as those of the people I love. The amount of respect that Jaime and Gina feel towards those they have the chance to work with is remarkable. Few people want to look at this issue, especially when pregnancy and small children are involved but staying silent is not the answer. The Friendship Center exists to help us understand the complexity of these relationships and they give us the language and tools needed to transform crisis and trauma to hope and resilience beyond belief. This is part 1 of a 2 part series; next week we get to hear from Lisa Croke, who credits The Friendship Center with saving her life and now helps others move from surviving to thriving.
Show Notes:
The Friendship Center's 24/7 confidential help line: 406-442-6800 (you do not need to identify yourself or be in crisis to call)
The Friendship Center Website
Blog post by Jaime: Stalking: Homicide in Slow Motion
Email Jaime directly: [e-mail]

Email Gina directly: [e-mail]

Lundy Bancroft (author and advocate recommended by Jaime)

The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)
14 ways to support a domestic violence survivor

For statewide resources please visit the Linking Infants and Families to Supports at
https://hmhb-lifts.org/