Uplift Conversations Episode 2: Supporting Survivors (Part 1)

11/10/23 • 28 min

All of us know and love survivors. Many of us want to be able to support the survivors we love but may not know how to or what to say. This week we are joined by Henekis, an Advocate from Umbrella, and Anne Smith , the Vermont Network's Director of Training and Leadership Development as they share their wealth of knowledge on how we can better support those we love when they experience harm.
Episode Resources and Links:
Umbrella NEK
Survivors Uplift Vermont

http://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

http://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

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One of the most powerful motivators for change is storytelling. Survivor stories can help others understand the impacts and effects of violence and can be a powerful motivator forchange. Understanding when and how to share your story of survival to create change while protecting your own well-being can be confusing and challenging. Kelsey, a survivor in Vermont, and Kelli Prescott, the Vermont Network's Director of Advocacy and Healing join Jessica and Llu to discuss the hows and whys of sharing our survvior stories to effect social change and how we can stay whole and even heal through the experiences!
Episode Resources and Links:
Survivors Uplift Vermont

http://vtnetwork.org/uplift-conversations

Uplift Conversations - Uplift Conversations Episode 2: Supporting Survivors (Part 1)

Transcript

Jessica Barquist00:00:02.669

Welcome to the Uplift Conversations podcast where we discuss the social and community contexts that contribute to a culture where violence can thrive, and what we can do as individuals and members of communities to change that culture of violence, and create a world in which all people can live free. My name is Jessica, I use she her pronouns and I do policy and organizing work at the Vermont Network. I'm super excited to be hosting this c