Creativity as Survival & Domestic Abuse Can Look Like This Too | Stephanie Prom & Helen Bass

⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses domestic violence, financial abuse, and gender-based violence. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233When we think about domestic violence, we don't always think about money. But financial abuse is one of the most common — and least recognized — forms of control in relationships.In this episode of The Sincere Practice Podcast, licensed therapist Helen Bass sits down with Stephanie Prom, Musician & Project Manager at FreeFrom, a national survivor-led organization on a mission to build a world free from gender-based violence. Stephanie shares her personal journey — from LA-born daughter of refugee survivors, to music and arts nonprofits, to the front lines of gender-based violence prevention.Together, they explore how creativity and resilience fuel social change, what financial abuse actually looks like, and why community is the foundation of survivor empowerment.In This Episode:00:00 The Role of Music in Creativity02:29 Journey into Gender-Based Violence Advocacy05:30 Creativity and Resilience from Immigrant Experiences08:45 Unlearning Societal Norms and Embracing Heritage11:30 Balancing Work and Personal Life in Nonprofits14:30 The Importance of Time and Trust in Work17:34 Finding Peace Amidst Chaos20:19 The Impact of Good Work on Community23:19 Mental Health and Self-Care in Advocacy Work29:32 Embracing Purpose and Community Impact31:13 Creating Safe Spaces for Women's Mental Health33:57 Redefining Survivor Narratives38:39 Understanding Systemic Barriers to Safety42:02 Collective Change and Survivor Empowerment46:21 Taking Action: Resources and SupportResources Mentioned:🔗 FreeFrom: https://www.freefrom.org/🔗 Tuesday Night Cafe: https://www.tuesdaynightproject.org/🔗 Sincere Practice: https://www.sincerepractice.com/Connect with Helen Bass, LCSW:🌐 Website: https://www.sincerepractice.com/📱 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health, relationships, faith, and motherhood.#financialabuse #domesticviolence #genderbasedviolence #coercivecontrol #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #relationships #survivorempowerment #therapist #podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sincerepractice.substack.com