Breaking the Silence Chester County

Today on Breaking the Silence, we do a romantic comedy re-watch of You've Got Mail. Are our favorite movies romantic or red flags?  

Breaking the Silence: Chester County – Same Song, Different Tune Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting. Each abuser interprets it differently, creating new variations of the same underlying melody of power and control. Today we talk about technological abuse and domestic violence and listen to "Autumn Leaves".  

We break the myth that men do not experience domestic violence and dive into the cultural influences that keep men from seeking o r accepting help.  

Amelia is joined by Lauren McComas from Salt Performing Arts to discuss the DVCCC's partnership with Salt and their upcoming shows.  

In the lates episode of Breaking the Silence, we unpack reality dating shows and the unhealthy norms that they perpetuate.  

Breaking the Silence: Chester County--Same Song, Different Tune. Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting.  Today we will be listening to "In a Sentimental Mood" – originally composed by the great Duke Ellington. And alongside this song, we will be talking about a hugely popular concept discussed often in the domestic violence prevention & education field, "The Cycle of Abuse."  

Amelia speaks with Laura Dushkewich, a member of DVCCC's Board of Directors about the organization's Adopt A Family Holiday Giving Program.  

In today's episode, we talk Carousal and community with Lauren McComas from Salt Performing Arts Center.  

Breaking the Silence: Chester County--Same Song, Different Tune. Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting. we are talking today about both the loss of and the process of rebuilding identity following abuse: Once a survivor leaves and starts over. And we will be listening to "Moonlight Serenade" – an immediately recognizable American swing ballad composed by Glenn Miller – with lyrics later added by Mitchell Parish.  

Amelia speaks with Jerry Shearer and Sarah Haines about the faith community response to domestic violence.  

Amelia speaks with Kristen McGee, the Executive Director of Ann's Heart in Phoenixville.  

Breaking the Silence: Chester County--Same Song, Different Tune. Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting. While we listen to various renditions of Sleepwalk, we will be unpacking an issue that has bubbled up to the surface with recent pop-culture-related headlines about domestic abuse: the myth of the perfect victim.