People Who Abuse Have Often Experienced Deep Trauma // There is No Excuse for Abuse

<p>This was the most challenging tension for us as hosts to hold -- that people who abuse have often experienced deep trauma, but at the same time there is absolutely no excuse for abusive behavior. It is important that we all recognize that both things are true, and doing so does not minimize the abuse or experience of survivors.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Arianna's Recommendation: <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/420/hot" target="_blank">white chocolate mocha</a> from Starbucks</p> <p>Access the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QwvAUBiGjcCJWfEDzSOLs2pE2eQhLDnu7qE7yQGCDsY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">episode transcript</a>.</p> <p>Advocacy Center Crisis Hotline (254) 752-7233 or (888) 867-7233.</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/accvc_prevention/" target="_blank"> @ACCVC_Prevention</a> to connect with us and for more great content!</p>