Beyond the Door

Join Angie and Kat as they discuss the realities of the experiences of those within the LGBTQIA+ community with our guest, Robert Kymes, in light of #PrideMonth2023. We discuss local events that the Coastal Bend Pride Center hosts AND attends as well. Head over to their website at https://cbpridecenter.org for more information!

Continuing this conversation with our special guest Elisabeth, another special guest joins us - her daughter, Taylor! We hear about what it looked like growing up seeing domestic violence in the household, and what it looks like as an adult survivor in the healing process. And check out their YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@healingheartsfrompaintopur888

We have a very special guest this week. Elisabeth is a survivor, and was excited to come share her story with us - and we are so honored to have the opportunity to share with you all. Join Angie and Kat as we gain some insight into the realities of being in an abusive relationship, along with what it looks like to make the choice to break the cycle and what healing can look like.

Let's chat about male survivors & victims... Join us as Angie and Kat discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month with TAASA's Men's Engagement Specialist, Emiliano Diaz de Leon! The views expressed by participants in the podcast may not be those of the agency.

Join our team as we chat with Sonja, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner working in the South Texas area. We explore the mind of an expert in her field on things like how to approach conversations considered to be socially "taboo" subjects regarding sexual violence. The views expressed by participants in the podcast may not be those of the agency.

Join Angie and Kat as they begin a conversation about how the Faith Based Communities have shown up within the DV / SA movement, and what marks they may have historically missed. Our team partners with Reverend Jonathan Wickham to discuss the power of love and connection, and the many ways it has the potential to bring our communities together, within this 2 part series. The views expressed by participants in the podcast may not be those of the agency.

Join Angie and Kat as they begin a conversation about how the Faith Based Communities have shown up within the DV / SA movement, and what marks they may have historically missed. Our team partners with Reverend Jonathan Wickham to discuss the power of love and connection, and the many ways it has the potential to bring our communities together, within this 2 part series. The views expressed by participants in the podcast may not be those of the agency.

Kathy and Jen join Angie and Kat to give a bit of insight into the inner workings of the DV Task Force in Kingsville, Texas, as they review the services they offer and talk through some ways to get involved in your community! We also hear about the origin of the Task Force, and how a faith-based community joined with the efforts of The Purple Door and other local organizations on a mission to help support victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence by spreading awareness through education. The views expressed by participants in the podcast may not be those of the agency.

Sarah Wilson, daughter of The Purple Door's CEO Fran Wilson and niece of the previous Executive Director (CEO), brings us in on her experiences growing up with family in the domestic violence / sexual assault movement, and let's us in on how it has shaped her perspectives as an adult. Join our team as they dive into dating tips, discussions on boundaries, and the difference between an upstander and a bystander.   They also talk through a few terms select articles have claimed that teens are using in their dating lives - let us know if you've heard any of the terms mentioned! The views expressed by participants in the podcast may not be those of the agency.

This week during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in 2023, we have the pleasure of hosting Tyler, Clay and Celi! These kiddos have grown up with parents who are active in the movement to support anyone who has experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault, and they came to educate us all on teen dating these days. The views expressed by participants in the podcast may not be those of the agency.