In this episode, I got a chance to chat with Dee about her Domestic Violence journey. We discuss:-The stages of domestic violence-How she experienced abuse from pregnancy until her daughter was two months-How she broke the news to her family & friends-Her fear of becoming a single mom and how that same fear affects other moms-When she finally made the decision to join a support group-Developing a support system and finding at least one person you can confide in-Why it's important to understand that you do not need anyone that beats on you-Making an effort to reach out to the National Domestic Violence hotline and local organizations-Why you shouldn't let the abuser know that you are planning to leave-Understanding that things may be not be okay right now but that it will get betterAND MORENational Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Follow Dee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gurlaaaaaaaa/Sign up for the Single Moms Level Up Challenge: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/levelupTake a moment to answer the podcast survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/lTQEdDDAANCcnauV2Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com