Ep 144: Share Your Story of Coercive Control with Credibility So You Will Not Be Dismissed

Being able to share your experiences of coercive control and domestic violence in a way that is credible is imperative if you are dealing with any larger systems or trying to get support from friends and family.And this is something survivors of abuse struggle with.In this episode of The Rising Beyond Podcast we look at not only the importance of sharing a credible story, but the common challenges that survivors face and then some practical steps that can be taken to improve the level of credibility that you can gain when telling your story.Some of the top challenges are:The myths and misconceptions about domestic violence that lead to biasThe timeline of family court and other evaluations do not allow for healing to happen before a survivor needs to tell their storyThe trauma responses that arise when sharing the narrativeSurvivors sharing context before their key points, concerns or asksSome of the ways discussed to become more credible:Use “rocks in a jar” for all communicationFind ways to regulate your nervous systemUse the support of others to find places and people where it is safe to be safePlease leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show, you may do so here at Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/Wondering where to start? Check out our top free resources - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/resources.htmlIf you're interested in guesting on the show, please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest