When Gloria experienced intimate partner violence in her relationship, she had a very difficult time turning to her family for help. It was particularly hard to open up to her mom, who had her own history of trauma. And, the founder of an organization that works with survivors offers strategies for breaking the cycle.

Our expert this week is Susan Rubio Rivera, founder of M.U.J.E.R.  If you or a loved one need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. Visit her organization here. If you loved this episode, be sure to listen to When's the Time to Write a Will? and Dad's Mental Illness On His Own Terms.

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