Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Amira Martin about her resiliency through spousal abuse.

In this episode, Gabrielle Crichlow and Amira Martin discuss Amira's personal experience with an abusive relationship and the challenges she faced in seeking justice. Amira shares her journey, starting with a successful career and marriage that eventually turned abusive and violent. She felt trapped and unable to leave safely. Eventually, she was able to pay off her husband and escape, but her daughter also experienced abuse during visitations.

Amira stresses the importance of therapy, specifically EMDR therapy, in overcoming trauma and rebuilding her life. EMDR therapy helped her process traumatic memories that were causing heightened reactions and confusion. The episode showcases resilience in the face of domestic violence and highlights the significance of seeking support and therapy. It sheds light on the difficulties victims face in receiving immediate help and the lasting impact on survivors and their children.

The conversation also addresses the lack of consequences for the abuser and the ongoing legal battles faced by survivors. Amira expresses frustration with the court system and plea bargains that allowed her abuser to avoid prison time.

Overall, the episode aims to educate listeners about the realities of abuse and the healing process after trauma. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing abusive relationships while highlighting the need for support and resources for survivors. It also encourages those in abusive relationships to seek help. The episode concludes by reminding victims that there is always a way out and that they are not alone.

Who is Amira Martin?
Amira R Martin, LCSW-R is a communication expert, a psychotherapist and wellness professional. She is the owner of Amira for Her, a group private practice, and an adjunct professor at Columbia University School of Social Work. Amira is dedicated to creating safe and supportive therapy spaces for the BIPOC community.

You can find Amira Martin:
1) Personal
https://www.facebook.com/amira.martin
https://www.instagram.com/thedrandladyamira
2) Author Page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089002823720
https://www.instagram.com/authoramiramartin
3) Amira the Black and Brown Healing Space
https://www.facebook.com/HealingNYC
https://www.instagram.com/amirablackbrownhealing/
4) Phenomenal Private Practice with Amira
https://www.facebook.com/PhenomenalwithAmira https://www.instagram.com/phenomenalprivatepracticeamira
5) Amira for Them (Facebook page): https://www.facebook.com/amiraforthem
6) Website # 1: https://www.amiraforher.com
7) Website # 2: https://www.amiraforhim.com
8) Website # 3: https://www.amiraforthem.com
9) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGnl2YYfhhD5OlrdeaUnK_Q

Purchase Amira's book, "HEALING FROM AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP: LIFE AFTER THE BREAKUP," from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/HEALING-ABUSIVE-RELATIONSHIP-BREAKUP-happened/dp/B0BRH1H7TQ

Purchase Amira's second book, "Zarah and the Cool Girls," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zarah-Cool-Girls-Amira-Martin/dp/B0BYRKLNB6

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/3MfHS_pNHPU
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Original date of episode: October 23, 2023