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A "must-listen-to" podcast on dating and domestic violence from Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS, which is about his daughter's murder by her ex-boyfriend.
Bill and his wife lost Kristin to dating violence when she was brutally killed in June 2005. It was 20 days after her college graduation.
FACT: 1 in 3 WOMEN suffer serious physical violence at the hands of intimate partners during their lifetimes. Typically, it happens between 16-24 years of age. But can happen at any age. And it doesn't need to happen. 
Bill interviews experts with keen insights into dating and domestic violence:
• "DV" agency counselors
• Law enforcement professionals
• Parents of children who were either lost to, or somehow survived, dating violence
• Actual survivors of domestic violence
After you listen to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, share it with those who need to hear it... Remember the 1 in 3 women statistic.

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    • 4.7 • 225 Ratings

A "must-listen-to" podcast on dating and domestic violence from Bill Mitchell, author of the memoir, WHEN DATING HURTS, which is about his daughter's murder by her ex-boyfriend.
Bill and his wife lost Kristin to dating violence when she was brutally killed in June 2005. It was 20 days after her college graduation.
FACT: 1 in 3 WOMEN suffer serious physical violence at the hands of intimate partners during their lifetimes. Typically, it happens between 16-24 years of age. But can happen at any age. And it doesn't need to happen. 
Bill interviews experts with keen insights into dating and domestic violence:
• "DV" agency counselors
• Law enforcement professionals
• Parents of children who were either lost to, or somehow survived, dating violence
• Actual survivors of domestic violence
After you listen to the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, share it with those who need to hear it... Remember the 1 in 3 women statistic.

    Cynthia - Pt 2 of 2 - Abuse and Violence Always Seemed to Follow Her.

    Cynthia - Pt 2 of 2 - Abuse and Violence Always Seemed to Follow Her.

    This is part two of Cynthia’s two-part story of survival. It comes with trigger warnings due to its content and some of descriptions.
    You will feel her innocence throughout. She is a trusting soul and sometimes it has gotten her into places that are impossible to escape. Trouble often seemed to follow.
    Cynthia is not perfect.
    She has made mistakes. But it seems most of her mistakes have cost her dearly. No matter what Cynthia has endured in life, she managed to remain positive, and she looked for the good in people.
    This is Cynthia’s story. It comes with a long list of hurdles throughout, and lessons learned the hard way.

    NOTE:
    If you want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com

    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,
    Bill Mitchell
    WhenDatingHurts.com
     
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    • 55 min
    Cynthia - Pt 1 of 2 - Abuse and Violence Always Seemed to Follow Her.

    Cynthia - Pt 1 of 2 - Abuse and Violence Always Seemed to Follow Her.

    This is part one of Cynthia’s two-part story of survival. It comes with trigger warnings due to its content and some of descriptions.
    You will feel her innocence throughout. She is a trusting soul and sometimes it has gotten her into places that are impossible to escape. Trouble often seemed to follow.
    Cynthia is not perfect.
    She has made mistakes. But it seems most of her mistakes have cost her dearly. No matter what Cynthia has endured in life, she managed to remain positive, and she looked for the good in people.
    This is Cynthia’s story. It comes with a long list of hurdles throughout, and lessons learned the hard way.

    NOTE:
    If you want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com

    Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,
    Bill Mitchell
    WhenDatingHurts.com
     
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    • 49 min
    Bill Mitchell Appearing on "Narrowing the Divide" Podcast

    Bill Mitchell Appearing on "Narrowing the Divide" Podcast

    I was asked by Dan Woerheide to join him on his Narrowing the Divide podcast. This podcast series is actually Dan working as a career coach, but he feels everyone working needs to know more about dating abuse and domestic violence. It will eventually touch every life.
    I appreciate Dan for inviting me to speak on his show. It's a new audience for me to tell what I know about domestic violence. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation. You will hear my latest list of warning signs, and something I call "The Template Every Abuser Follows".
    I promise you this episode will be worth your time. You might want to listen and take notes.
    Bill

    NOTE:
    If you want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com

    Thank you for listening to our podcast,
    Bill Mitchell
    WhenDatingHurts.com

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Alexandra - Pt 2 of 2 - Dating Violence Seemed to Followed Her

    Alexandra - Pt 2 of 2 - Dating Violence Seemed to Followed Her

    This is part two of a two-part story. It comes with trigger warnings due to its content and descriptions.
    Alexandra story begins in Australia, where she was born and where we meet up with Michael. He was an artist and a narcissistic abuser. The kind of a guy we lie awake at night hoping our daughters never meet up with or date.
    The story takes us from Australia to Vienna, Austria and then to Poland where the abuse from Michael turns from the emotional to physical violence as horrible as we can imagine. We see how trauma bonding takes place and it is almost impossible to break free.
    There is a stop in Sweden where a brief relationship with a man named Magnus begins. Fortunately, that one ended abruptly and finally.
    We will let Alexandra tell her story.

    NOTE:
    If you want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com

    Thank you for listening to our podcast,
    Bill Mitchell
    WhenDatingHurts.com
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    • 44 min
    Alexandra - Pt 1 of 2 - Dating Violence Seemed to Followed Her

    Alexandra - Pt 1 of 2 - Dating Violence Seemed to Followed Her

    This is part one of a two-part story. It comes with trigger warnings due to its content and descriptions.
    Alexandra story begins in Australia, where she was born and where we meet up with Michael. He was an artist and a narcissistic abuser. The kind of a guy we lie awake at night hoping our daughters never meet up with or date.
    The story takes us from Australia to Vienna, Austria and then to Poland where the abuse from Michael turns from the emotional to physical violence as horrible as we can imagine. We see how trauma bonding takes place and it is almost impossible to break free.
    There is a stop in Sweden where a brief relationship with a man named Magnus begins. Fortunately, that one ended abruptly and finally.
    We will let Alexandra tell her story.

    NOTE:
    If you want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com

    Thank you for listening to our podcast,
    Bill Mitchell
    WhenDatingHurts.com
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    • 43 min
    Deborah - Pt 2 of 2 - Wife Abuse by Husband (Both in US Army)

    Deborah - Pt 2 of 2 - Wife Abuse by Husband (Both in US Army)

    This is part two of a two-part story.
    Deborah’s story takes us to places many of us have never been before. She spent time in the US Navy and then the US Army. We go to Virginia, California, Kentucky, and even Afghanistan before her return to the US.
    Before heading into Afghanistan with the US Army, Deborah meets Scott, who does a brilliant portrayal of being everyone’s best buddy while winning over Deborah’s heart. It here where warning signs are on full display but are unfortunately missed.
    Upon her return from Afghanistan, while in the US Army, Deborah, learns, she is pregnant with her first child. At this point, the relationship takes a major turn for the worse.
    This story shows how a covert narcissist can take on many disguises and fool many people. But when a narcissist is called out, or is not being obeyed, life can become turbulent and dangerous for the person being targeted.
    In this story, we see how Scott handles himself when Deborah is not compliant. We also learn how Deborah manages to keep her mind together when she is put to the test time and time again.

    NOTE:
    If you want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com

    Thank you for listening to our podcast,
    Bill Mitchell
    WhenDatingHurts.com
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    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
225 Ratings

225 Ratings

maverso ,

Danielle Patrick

She addresses what I wonder when I listen to all of the episodes. What is the neurological component of this? What makes abusers do this and why is it always the same pattern? These abusers need to be helped as well.

princesslayah11 ,

You’re amazing

Love your podcast even though it’s subject is not a happy topic! I appreciate you turning your pain into a way others can learn more about warning signs of their own situations! I also think it helps others to see they aren’t alone, learn it’s not their faults, and see there can be a great life on the other side of abuse! Thanks for creating a safe space, but also an educational space for victims and their loved ones!

Babs5571 ,

Sound issues

As much as I love and appreciate this podcast, the volume levels between the host and guests drive me crazy. I’m constantly having to turn my volume up to hear the guests.

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