Content Warning: Domestic Violence & Abuse.
This month we speak with Samra Zafar, an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, consultant, educator, and entrepreneur who advocates for gender equity, inclusion, and human rights. Samra shares ways to never compromise on your self respect and how to thrive despite adversity. Listen now to hear Samra’s inspiring story of how she became resilient with the help of her community and her "personal cheerleading squad".
Want to learn more about Samra? Check out Samra’s book, The Good Wife, “a modern-day fairy tale where the heroine saves her own life, in our Mental Health and Wellness Resource Library.
Take a look at her website where you can also send her a direct email: https://www.samrazafar.com/
"Be Your Own Hero" - Samra Zafar TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3aIHqK1szs
"I was abused as child bride and this is what I learned" - Samra Zafar TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPAG3I8P34k
This month, our musical feature is: Robert Benevides from the band Futura Free.
Check out their music below!
https://futurafree.bandcamp.com/album/reducer
If you are experiencing intimate partner violence, there are resources for you. Call Kingston Interval House Crisis Line for services in Kingston: 1 (800) 267-9445
To view a national list of transition houses, and to find a shelter in your area, please visit https://www.sheltersafe.ca/
Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668 6868
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1 866 863 0511
Fem’aide: 1-877-336-2433
Talk4Healing Help Line: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: 613 233 7614
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