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About Don't Gaslight Us
Join Alejandra and Hannah from the Crisis Center of West Texas as they engage in compassionate, trauma-informed conversations about domestic violence, sexual assault, and the impact of cultural narratives on our lives. Through candid discussions and expert insights, they explore how gender norms, media portrayals, and societal expectations shape our understanding of safety, identity, and resilience. Whether you're seeking support, education, or a deeper understanding of these critical issues, this podcast offers a space for healing, empowerment, and community connection.
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- CCWTX Podcast
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- First episode
- 19 Sept 2024
- Latest episode
- 31 Mar 2026
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
31 Mar 2026
"You're being dramatic."
TW: This episode mentions teen dating violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. Crisis Center of West Texas’ Teen Leadership Council joins Hannah in a conversation about the impact of teen dating violence in Odessa, TX. They discuss the results of the Anonymous Teen Dating Violence Community Survey, and what we can do to prevent violence. If you are a survivor seeking help, please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233. If it is an emergency, please call 911. Sources: https://tcfv.org/program-resources/youth-adult-allies/ (https://tcfv.org/program-resources/youth-adult-allies/) https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-HTV-Report_WEB.pdf (https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-HTV-Report_WEB.pdf) https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/ (https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/) https://sites.utexas.edu/idvsa/wp-content/uploads/sites/3430/2019/03/tdv.pdf (https://sites.utexas.edu/idvsa/wp-content/uploads/sites/3430/2019/03/tdv.pdf)
9 Mar 2026
“You’ll never get away from me.”
TW: This episode mentions teen dating violence and stalking. Listener’s discretion is advised. Alejandra and Hannah define stalking and share the terrifying reality of it. They discuss how teen dating violence intersects with stalking and how to support someone who is experiencing stalking. Victim Connect Resource Center: 1-855-484-2846 https://www.stalkingawareness.org/sharp/ (https://www.stalkingawareness.org/sharp/) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/documentation-log/ (https://www.stalkingawareness.org/documentation-log/) Sources: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Technology-Facilitated-Stalking-SLII-Behaviors.pdf (https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Technology-Facilitated-Stalking-SLII-Behaviors.pdf) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Identifying-Stalking-as-SLII-Strategies.pdf (https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Identifying-Stalking-as-SLII-Strategies.pdf) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AdolescentStalkingInfographic.pdf (https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AdolescentStalkingInfographic.pdf) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SPARC-Stalking-and-Adolescents-Fact-Sheet.pdf (https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SPARC-Stalking-and-Adolescents-Fact-Sheet.pdf) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2O325AhOkQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2O325AhOkQ) https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/news/hit-and-run-puts-spotlight-stalking-and-teen-dating-violence-heres-how-schools-can-help (https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/news/hit-and-run-puts-spotlight-stalking-and-teen-dating-violence-heres-how-schools-can-help)
6 Feb 2026
“If you loved me you would.”
TW: This episode mentions human trafficking and sexual violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. Alejandra and Hannah talk about what human trafficking is and how it operates. They discuss the common misconceptions and the human trafficking accusations against the Tate brothers. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our local 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. Our local resource for survivors of human trafficking is Reflection Ministries. You can reach them over the phone at 432-247-1099 or via email at info@reflectionministriestx.org (mailto:info@reflectionministriestx.org) Sources: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/25_0919_bc_indicator_card_english_3.5x2.25.pdf (https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/25_0919_bc_indicator_card_english_3.5x2.25.pdf) https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/ (https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/) https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking-101/?#gf_4 (https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking-101/?#gf_4) https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/statistics (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/statistics) https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend) https://polarisproject.org/myths-facts-and-statistics/ (https://polarisproject.org/myths-facts-and-statistics/) https://polarisproject.org/love-and-trafficking/ (https://polarisproject.org/love-and-trafficking/) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/us/andrew-tate-barron-trump-romania.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/us/andrew-tate-barron-trump-romania.html) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj1JSlKzHtc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj1JSlKzHtc) https://www.vice.com/en/article/andrew-tate-arrest/ (https://www.vice.com/en/article/andrew-tate-arrest/) https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/recognizing-signs (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/recognizing-signs)
29 Dec 2025
“Where will you go? You have no one.”
TW: This episode mentions domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. Alejandra and Hannah talk about how to support survivors and how to stay safer this holiday season. Here is the link to thehotline.org (http://thehotline.org)’s interactive safety plan: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/ (https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/) If you are a survivor seeking help please call our local 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. Sources: https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/HTV-2024-Fact-Sheet-English-Translation.pdf (https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/HTV-2024-Fact-Sheet-English-Translation.pdf) https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/HTV-2024-Victim-Narratives-Edited-10.7.25.pdf (https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/HTV-2024-Victim-Narratives-Edited-10.7.25.pdf) https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-a-safety-plan/ (https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-a-safety-plan/)https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-while-living-with-an-abusive-partner (https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-while-living-with-an-abusive-partner/)
21 Oct 2025
"Life after the storm"
TW: This episode mentions domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. Jessica Gregoire, a litigation manager and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, joins Alejandra and Hannah in a conversation about the impact of domestic violence and what life looks like after leaving an abusive relationship. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. Sources: https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-awareness-month/ (https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-awareness-month/) https://opdv.ny.gov/october-domestic-violence-awareness-month (https://opdv.ny.gov/october-domestic-violence-awareness-month) https://dcp.psc.gov/ccbulletin/articles/Domestic_Violence_10_2010.aspx (https://dcp.psc.gov/ccbulletin/articles/Domestic_Violence_10_2010.aspx) https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/advanced-search?field-keywords=National%20Domestic%20Violence%20Awareness%20Month&field-keywords2=&field-keywords3=&from%5Bdate%5D=&to%5Bdate%5D=&person2=&category2%5B0%5D=59&items_per_page=25&page=1 (https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/advanced-search?field-keywords=National%20Domestic%20Violence%20Awareness%20Month&field-keywords2=&field-keywords3=&from%5Bdate%5D=&to%5Bdate%5D=&person2=&category2%5B0%5D=59&items_per_page=25&page=1) https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/ (https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3456993/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3456993/) https://acesdv.org/domestic-violence/ (https://acesdv.org/domestic-violence/) https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/index.html (https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/index.html) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499891/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499891/) https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/ (https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/) https://wp.stolaf.edu/cila/files/2015/08/Sustained-Dialogues-St.-Olaf-Fac-Session.pdf (https://wp.stolaf.edu/cila/files/2015/08/Sustained-Dialogues-St.-Olaf-Fac-Session.pdf) https://gcfv.georgia.gov/resources/data (https://gcfv.georgia.gov/resources/data) https://bridgesdvc.org/steps-for-healing-a-domestic-violence-recovery-guide/ (https://bridgesdvc.org/steps-for-healing-a-domestic-violence-recovery-guide/) https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/interpersonal-violence/healing-from-abuse-and-violence (https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/interpersonal-violence/healing-from-abuse-and-violence)
17 Sept 2025
“Well, you didn’t say no”
TW: This episode mentions sexual violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. Emma Evenson from the Midland Community Theater joins Alejandra and Hannah in a conversation about intimacy coordination and consent. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. Sources: Intimacy Coordination https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/role-of-intimacy-coordinator/ (https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/role-of-intimacy-coordinator/) https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/sa_documents/SA_IntimacyCoord.pdf (https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/sa_documents/SA_IntimacyCoord.pdf) https://goldenglobes.com/articles/rise-and-necessity-intimacy-coordinators/ (https://goldenglobes.com/articles/rise-and-necessity-intimacy-coordinators/) https://metoomvmt.org/get-to-know-us/history-inception/ (https://metoomvmt.org/get-to-know-us/history-inception/) https://variety.com/2022/biz/news/me-too-anniversary-tarana-burke-column-1235396666/ (https://variety.com/2022/biz/news/me-too-anniversary-tarana-burke-column-1235396666/) https://www.elle.com/culture/a41539940/hollywood-five-years-after-harvey-weinstein-metoo/ (https://www.elle.com/culture/a41539940/hollywood-five-years-after-harvey-weinstein-metoo/) Consent https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/five-big-myths-consent/ (https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/five-big-myths-consent/) https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/your-questions-about-consent-answered/ (https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/your-questions-about-consent-answered/) https://www.loveisrespect.org/everyone-deserves-a-healthy-relationship/understand-consent/ (https://www.loveisrespect.org/everyone-deserves-a-healthy-relationship/understand-consent/) https://rainn.org/share-the-facts/consent-101-respect-boundaries-and-building-trust/ (https://rainn.org/share-the-facts/consent-101-respect-boundaries-and-building-trust/) https://www.thehotline.org/resources/consent/ (https://www.thehotline.org/resources/consent/) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10524343/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10524343/) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ab.22043 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ab.22043) https://rsvpcenter.washu.edu/get-informed/rape-myths-facts/ (https://rsvpcenter.washu.edu/get-informed/rape-myths-facts/)
13 Aug 2025
"If you love me, you’ll skip class"
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. Two members from the 24-25 Teen Leadership Council, Analiese and Josselyn, join Alejandra and Hannah to talk about the epidemic of teen dating violence (TDV). To prepare for the beginning of the school year, we want to equip listeners with an understanding of the impact of TDV, respond to TDV, and how to prevent it from happening. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. Sources: https://www.loc.gov/collections/civil-rights-history-project/articles-and-essays/youth-in-the-civil-rights-movement/ (https://www.loc.gov/collections/civil-rights-history-project/articles-and-essays/youth-in-the-civil-rights-movement/) https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220803-gen-z-how-young-people-are-changing-activism (https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220803-gen-z-how-young-people-are-changing-activism) https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/city-rising/youth-activism-in-america-from-armbands-and-walkouts-to-bus-rides-and-voter-drives-that-would-shape-our-democracy (https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/city-rising/youth-activism-in-america-from-armbands-and-walkouts-to-bus-rides-and-voter-drives-that-would-shape-our-democracy) https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/about-teen-dating-violence.html (https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/about-teen-dating-violence.html) https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/teen-dating-violence-prevention-resources-2025-update (https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/teen-dating-violence-prevention-resources-2025-update) https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7005a4-H.pdf (https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7005a4-H.pdf) https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/su/su7201a8.htm?s_cid=su7201a8_w#print (https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/su/su7201a8.htm?s_cid=su7201a8_w#print)
23 Jul 2025
"No one will love you the way I do"
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. Alejandra and Hannah discuss AI companion apps and AI relationships. They analyze the movie Her and explore how the relationship between an AI chatbot and a person resembles an abusive relationship. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911.
16 Jun 2025
“That never happened.” Pt. 2
Hosts Alejandra and Hannah examine updates in three specific cases, focusing on victim blaming's impact and its role in perpetuating rape culture within society.
16 May 2025
“That never happened.” Pt. 1
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. Why do people abuse the power they have to commit sexual violence? Why do celebrities seem to get away with sexual violence for so long? Alejandra and Hannah will discuss three prominent cases that highlight the dynamic between power and abuse. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. Sources: PBS: Impact of Power (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/the-science-behind-why-power-corrupts-and-what-can-be-done-to-mitigate-it) Associated Press: Weinstein Trial (https://apnews.com/article/harvey-weinstein-retrial-new-york-metoo-7c518e7cf50ca5a5b8d85412291f4775) Reuters: Weinstein Trial (https://www.reuters.com/world/us/jury-hear-opening-statements-harvey-weinsteins-new-sex-crimes-trial-2025-04-23/) The Guardian: Weinstein Trial (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/16/harvey-weinstein-trial-new-york) (4/16/25) The Guardian: Weinstein Trial (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/18/harvey-weinstein-hospital-retrial) (4/18/25) The LA Times: LA County Settlement (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-04/in-unprecedented-payout-l-a-county-settles-sex-abuse-claims-for-4-billion) CBS News: LA County Settlement outcome (https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/la-county-unanimously-approves-4-billion-sexual-abuse-settlement/) The Guardian: Brand Trial (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/04/russell-brand-charged) Documentary: Russell Brand: In Plain Sight: Dispatches (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6d8hmfK9aE)
22 Apr 2025
"What Were You Wearing?"
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual violence, suicide, and child abuse. Listener’s discretion is advised. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Alejandra and Hannah discusses the impact victim blaming has on survivors. They will share survivors’ stories of sexual assault and the unfortunate role of victim blaming in the responses from people survivors’ confided in. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the national sexual assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency please call 911. Sources: Definition of victim blaming according to the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (https://www.sace.ca/learn/victim-blaming/) U.S. Department of Justice’s 2018 Crime Victimization Report (https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/cv18.pdf) National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s statistics about sexual violence (https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/publications_nsvrc_factsheet_media-packet_statistics-about-sexual-violence_0.pdf) Denim Day (https://denimday.org/why-denim) Peace Over Violence (https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/) What I was wearing by Dr. Mary Simmerling (https://sbaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Installation-Poem.pdf) Dr. Mary Simmerling’s story (https://evawintl.org/mary-simmerling/) What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Installation (https://sbaproject.org/what-were-you-wearing/)
3 Feb 2025
Meet Victoria!
Step into the world of Crisis Center of West Texas and the people who make the magic happen. Everyone, meet Victoria and her role as a Client Service Coordinator . For services from CCWTX call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747, for an emergency call 911.
1 Jan 2025
“It stops here. With me and you. It ends with us.”
Advocates Hannah and Alejandra dissect the scenes from the famous film and book “It Ends With Us” By Colleen Hoover. Listen as they recognize the tactics of Abuse and give insight to why many people are inclined to stay in abusive relationships. TRIGGER WARNING: The episode does describe scenes from the film and speak on domestic violence and may be graphic for some. For an emergency call 911 , to reach out to the National DV Hotline call 800-799-7233.
11 Dec 2024
What are Their Names?
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocates Hannah and Alejandra unpack the societal norms surrounding abuse of power, highlighting the often-overlooked names of victims.
19 Sept 2024
"You Don't Have Anywhere Else To Go."
Join Hannah and Alejandra as they introduce themselves, services of Crisis Center of West Texas, discuss the structure of the show, and fill you in on what has happened since the last CCWTX podcast. If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747.
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