The Florida Themis Project (https://floridathemisproject.org/get-involved) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Themis is the Greek Goddess of wisdom and good counsel and the interpreter of the gods’ will. She is widely recognized as the goddess of Justice.
Justice is what The Florida Themis Project is all about.
We support loved ones and victims of unsolved crimes by financially contributing to various types investigative tools, including DNA testing, performed by law enforcement professionals and/or private entities to assist in resolving these unsolved cases.
We help families of victims by assisting with awareness campaigns (e.g. billboards and printed media, flyers, podcast episodes through our partner, Palmahawk Media, LLC)
We are also hands on... If there is a missing person in Florida and a search is being conducted The Florida Themis Project will put together a team to help!
We believe no matter how much time has passed; everyone deserves justice and closure.
1 Oct 2023
Kendra.
Kendra experienced an abusive relationship as a teen.
Twenty years later she is just now realizing how bad it was...
According to the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teendatingviolence/fastfact.html) teen dating violence (TDV), also called, “dating violence”, is an adverse childhood experience (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html) that affects millions of young people in the United States. Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. It is a type of intimate partner violence (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/index.html) that can include the following types of behavior:
Physical violence is when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, or using another type of physical force.
Sexual violence is forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in a sex act and or sexual touching when the partner does not consent or is unable to consent or refuse. It also includes non-physical sexual behaviors like posting or sharing sexual pictures of a partner without their consent or sexting someone without their consent.
Psychological aggression is the use of verbal and non-verbal communication with the intent to harm a partner mentally or emotionally and exert control over a partner.
Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention and contact by a current or former partner that causes fear or safety concern for an individual victim or someone close to the victim.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (https://www.thehotline.org/) is 800.799.SAFE (7233), or you can START to 88788
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1 Sept 2023
Alex.
In this episode Alex explains how she overcame childhood/teen trauma, learned to actually feel her emotions and found peace and community in volunteering for disaster relief! Amazing story!
If you'd like to support this show and get early and ad-free episodes for all Palmahawk Media podcasts, plus bonus content, please sign up for our Patreon (https://Patreon.com/palmahawkmedia)
Resources discussed in this episode:
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Conversations-Resilience/dp/B08PW4Q284/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PKQAL35QBJGR&keywords=what+happened+to+you+oprah+winfrey+and+bruce+perry&qid=1688745028&sprefix=what+happened%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/B08TX585RN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RISO1L6MTPAC&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1688745087&s=audible&sprefix=the+body%2Caudible%2C137&sr=1-1)
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents (https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Children-Emotionally-Immature-Parents/dp/B01F2L1HLM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=109QM6FZH3AKS&keywords=adult+children+of+emotional+immature+parents&qid=1688745312&s=audible&sprefix=adult+chi%2Caudible%2C147&sr=1-1)
PTSD Coach App (https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach)
1 Aug 2023
Roger.
(https://Patreon.com/palmahawkmedia)Roger endured an above-the-knee leg amputation due to circumstances beyond his control. He shares his journey, how he stays positive and what he hopes for the future.
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25 Mar 2020
Justin.
A candid conversation with Justin about his struggles with addiction, homelessness, how and why he got sober and how he's doing now.
18 Mar 2020
Jenn.
Her mother died by suicide, and Jenn was the one who found her. She tells us her story, the trauma she endured, how she got back on her feet and even gives us some advice on how to handle some tough stuff.
11 Mar 2020
Denise.
Denise witnessed a horrific car accident on the highway on her way home from vacation with her family. She didn't think, she just reacted. She tried to save a young boy but sadly he passed away right there in front of her.
In this episode Denise tells me this story, how it made her feel and how it changed her life.
4 Mar 2020
Joanna.
After years of pain and symptoms Joanna was finally diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an extremely rare auto-immune disorder. In this episode she tells me about her journey to find a diagnosis, dealing with the disease, finding treatment and how she's managing now...
26 Feb 2020
Sarah.
Sarah's big sister Alissa went missing in 2001. Her own father is the main suspect in Alissa's disappearance. In this episode Sarah tells us what it was like growing up with her father, when she realized he was the likely culprit for her sisters disappearance (and probable death) and how she is fighting back, and fighting for justice for Alissa.
Check out Sarah's own podcast about her sister Alissa: https://www.voicesforjusticepodcast.com/
19 Feb 2020
Maria.
Maria lost her son to parental alienation. (Parental alienation is a process through which a child becomes estranged from a parent as the result of the psychological manipulation of another parent.)
Her story is heartbreaking, but how she came out of it and her outlook now is amazing.
12 Feb 2020
Lacie.
Lacie's husband has bipolar disorder and is a recovering alcoholic. In this episode Lacie tells me what their life is like and how it feels to love and care for someone with mental illness and addiction.
29 Jan 2020
Joshua.
Joshua grew up in a home full of violence. In this episode he tells us about his childhood, how it affected him as an adult, and how's he doing now...
22 Jan 2020
Lauren.
This episode features me, Lauren...your host. I brought in Ken, my co-host form my other show to help me tell my story of an invisible illness that has affected every aspect of my life.
15 Jan 2020
Jeff.
Jeff accidentally shot himself in the face. He tells us about the incident, his recovery and how he feels now.
8 Jan 2020
Audrey.
Audrey's mother was tragically killed in a car accident when she was 12-years old. She tells us about that day, the lasting effects she's experienced, what it's like growing up without a mom and where she is now in life.
9 Dec 2019
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