Breaking the Silence: Empowering Survivors with WINGS

14/08/2025 22 min
Breaking the Silence: Empowering Survivors with WINGS

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Episode Synopsis

In this heartfelt episode of Carla's Channel, Heart to Heart Inspiration, I sit down with Sarah Swiston from WINGS, Chicago’s largest domestic violence agency, to shine a light on the urgent issue of domestic abuse—and the hope that exists beyond it.We discuss the life-changing resources WINGS provides, from safe housing and counseling to advocacy and economic empowerment programs that help survivors rebuild their lives. Together, we explore the importance of breaking the silence, the realities survivors face, and the powerful role community support plays in the journey toward safety and healing.Whether you or someone you know has been impacted by domestic violence, or you simply want to learn how to be an ally, this episode offers both education and encouragement.Resources: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit ⁠www.thehotline.org⁠.