by Nikki Acuna | Sep 17, 2026 | DFV, DFV Recovery
One of the most profound and least talked-about impacts of domestic and family violence is the loss of self. Gradually, through control, fear, shame, and ongoing disruption, many victim-survivors find themselves becoming a shadow of who they once were and often do not...
by Nikki Acuna | Sep 17, 2026 | DFV, DFV Recovery
Domestic and family violence does not stay behind closed doors. It follows people to work, affecting focus, confidence, attendance, relationships with colleagues, and career progression. For many victim-survivors, the workplace is both a lifeline and a place of quiet...
by Nikki Acuna | Sep 17, 2026 | DFV, DFV Recovery
Domestic and family violence does not just damage the primary relationship – it can quietly dismantle a person’s entire social world. Through isolation, coercive control, and the weight of shame, friendships may fade, family connections may fracture, and...
by Nikki Acuna | Sep 17, 2026 | DFV, DFV Recovery
Domestic and family violence can have a lasting impact on financial independence, employment, housing stability, debt, and long-term security. In this episode, we explore what financial recovery looks like, hearing from Tracey, a victim-survivor who rebuilt her...
by Nikki Acuna | Sep 17, 2026 | DFV, DFV Recovery
Domestic and family violence does not just leave physical marks. One of its most lasting and least talked about impacts is what it does to a person’s confidence. Their self-worth, their trust in their own judgement, their sense of who they are. In this episode...
by Nikki Acuna | Sep 17, 2026 | DFV, DFV Recovery
Recovery after domestic and family violence is not just about leaving. It is about rebuilding your confidence, finances, friendships, career, and sense of self. Rise and Reclaim is a podcast series dedicated to that journey. In this opening episode, host Jo Mason...
