In this episode, I got a chance to chat with Dee about her Domestic Violence journey. We discuss: -The stages of domestic violence -How she experienced abuse from pregnancy until her daughter was two months -How she broke the news to her family & friends -Her fear of becoming a single mom and how that same fear affects other moms -When she finally made the decision to join a support group -Developing a support system and finding at least one person you can confide in -Why it's important to understand that you do not need anyone that beats on you -Making an effort to reach out to the National Domestic Violence hotline and local organizations -Why you shouldn't let the abuser know that you are planning to leave -Understanding that things may be not be okay right now but that it will get better AND MORE National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Follow Dee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gurlaaaaaaaa/ Sign up for the Single Moms Level Up Challenge: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/levelup Take a moment to answer the podcast survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/lTQEdDDAANCcnauV2 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com