Restorative Action for Family Transformation | Sophora Acheson S3 E9

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the theme of "Resilience Reimagined," and today’s special guest is Sephora Acheson, a passionate advocate for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Sephora brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, having dedicated over 14 years to this vital work, with the last 8 years serving as the CEO of one of the nation’s largest organizations focused on these critical issues. Sephora shares her personal journey, highlighting the challenges she faced as a survivor of domestic violence and childhood abuse. She emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences, noting that sometimes we need to “borrow resilience” from the stories of others to navigate our own struggles. With a foundation rooted in feminism, Sephora also discusses the evolution of support systems for women and girls and the need for a holistic approach to addressing family violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices