In today's episode, my guest, Deborah Emmanuel-Ighodaro, and I discuss the pattern of domestic violence, the cycle of abuse, it's impacts and how to heal from the trauma of abuse. Deborah is the Lead Clinical Consultant at Frankincense Consulting, the founder of Not4gotten.org, a non-profit organization supporting women and girls heal from abuse and exploitation. She is also a co-pastor in a church in Edmonton, Alberta.  Resources: Find help in Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/ Recognizing Domestic abuse patterns: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence/art-20048397 Domestic violence and COVID-19: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/advocates-scramble-to-help-domestic-abuse-victims-as-calls-skyrocket-during-covid-19-1.4923109 Family Violence Supports in Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-find-supports.aspx If you are a victim of abuse or know some who is and needs help, please reach out to a resource near you. If you would like to reach out to Deborah Emmanuel-Ighodaro for supports, counselling or a referral, please visit her website, at https://frankincenseconsulting.com/about-us/. Abuse is never your fault, you are loved and lovable. Please reach out when you are ready to someone you trust.  For show contribution or sponsorship, email unfilteredrealtalk@gmail.com. We are on Social Media: @Unfiltered Real Talk Podcast, reach out to us with your feedback and don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating on Spotify, Apple podcast and all major podcast platforms.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unfilteredrealtalk/message