9: Breaking Myths About Domestic Violence and Finding Support with Sybil Cummin

Abuse can look many different ways, both overt and not. Our guest, Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS, shares her evolution working as a play therapist with children in contentious divorces to uncovering the often-overlooked dynamics of abuse dismissed by the systems at play. Our conversation lays bare the realities of narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, and the systemic gaps within family courts. Sybil highlights the critical role of community, connection, and safety planning in the journey toward healing for anyone who's endured any amount of harm. We talk about how abuse can look many different ways and break the stereotypes that are most often portrayed. We delve into the struggles survivors endure—recognizing coercive control, overcoming post-separation abuse, and reclaiming a sense of self.  If you know someone who's suffering from abuse, or that's you yourself, or if you're a professional who stands survivors, this episode offers clarity, practical guidance, and a steadfast reminder: recovery is possible, and no one walks this path alone.Connect with Sybil:https://www.risingbeyondpc.comhttps://instagram.com/risingbeyondpchttps://www.risingbeyondpc.com/podcastsAbout Sybil: Sybil is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has specialized in working with victims and survivors of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence for the last decade, including the child victims in these families. She owns a small group therapy practice in Colorado and after witnessing the constant ethical issues survivors experience in the family court system trying to protect their children she created Rising Beyond Power and Control (often referred to as The Rising Beyond Community)  to help close the gaps in support for this population.  Sybil hosts The Rising Beyond Podcast and is active in legislative changes in Colorado for family court reform.Please leave us a review or rating! These help get the show out to more women like you wanting to have these conversations.Would you like to chat more about this episode's topic? I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @wellmindedcounselingI wrote a book! Becoming Mommy: Aligning with yourself and finding your voice during pregnancy and motherhood, available at all major retailers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZT9P3RB?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&bestFormat=trueWhere to find more from Redefining Us:Website: wellmindedcounseling.com/redefining-us-podFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellmindedcounselingInstagram: @wellmindedcounselingIf you want to support the show so we can continue sharing this content with others like you, you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!