She didn't come home - An Interview with Christal Griffith

Send us Fan Mailhttps://www.instagram.com/shedidntcomehome/https://shedidntcomehome.blog/https://www.instagram.com/nerdyrunningbarbie/Join THE COMMUNITY:https://it-s-your-f-ing-journey-the-community.mn.co/spaces/13577074/feedSummaryIn this episode, Christal Griffith shares her journey of advocacy for women who have gone missing, particularly focusing on the intersection of running and safety. After a personal experience that forced her to confront her mental health, she founded 'She Didn't Come Home' to raise awareness about the dangers women face while being active. The conversation delves into the systemic issues within the justice system, the importance of highlighting marginalized voices, and the mental health benefits of advocacy work. Christal emphasizes the need for community support and the responsibility to address racial disparities in missing persons cases. In this conversation, Christal Griffith and Melissa McWeeny discuss the ongoing issues surrounding women's safety, the importance of sharing stories of forgotten victims, and the role of privilege in advocacy. They explore safety protocols for women runners, the significance of self-defense tools, and the failures of the justice system in addressing violence against women. The conversation emphasizes the need for societal change and the empowerment of women to speak out and advocate for themselves and others.Support the show