This episode includes explicit content dealing with abuse, abortion and suicide. Here at post-ugly we focus on the post instead of the ugly.

Original Interview on NPR's Here and Now

SF Chronicle Article

This episode (excluding NPR portion) was written and produced by Ruth Solorzano
Original Music by Hugo Fowler

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Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990

Gift from Within:207-236-8858

Guide to Recognizing Elder Abuse (877-664-6140)

National Center for Victims of Crime: 800-FYI-CALL (800-394-2255)

National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) and 800-787-3224 (TDD)

National Runaway Switchboard: 800-786-2929

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255); 888-628-9454 (Spanish); 800-799-4889 (TTY)

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 866-331-9474, 866-331-8453 (TTY)

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Created and Hosted by Ruth Solorzano

Music and Sound Production by Hugo Fowler 

Featuring special guest Dr. Christie Jenkins, PhD, CEO of the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center and Core Faculty at the School of Counseling at Walden University 

For more information visit FCAPC.org If you know of a child being abused please report it to your local children's advocacy center or call 1800-4ACHILD

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Created and Hosted by Ruth Solorzano

Music and Sound Production by Hugo Fowler

Featuring special guest Dr. Christie Jenkins, PhD, CEO of the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center and Core Faculty at the School of Counseling at Walden University

For more information visit FCAPC.org

If you know of a child being abused please report it to your local children's advocacy center or call 1800-4ACHILD

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Created and Hosted by Ruth Solorzano

Music and Sound Production by Hugo Fowler

Featuring Special Guest, Latoya Smith, Therapist and Owner of LCS Counseling and Consulting Agency

If you know of a child being abused please report it to your local children's advocacy center or call 1800-4ACHILD     

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If you'd like to share your story, contact us at postuglypodcast@gmail.com 

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Created and Hosted by Ruth Solorzano

Music and Sound Production by Hugo Fowler 

With Special Guest, Latoya Smith, Therapist and Owner of LCS Counseling and Consulting Agency

Featuring Dr. Christie Jenkins, PhD, CEO of the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center and Core Faculty at the School of Counseling at Walden University 

For more information visit FCAPC.org

If you know of a child being abused please report it to your local children's advocacy center or call 1800-4ACHILD                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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Created and Hosted by Ruth Solorzano

Music and Sound Production by Hugo Fowler 

Featuring special guest Dr. Christie Jenkins, PhD, CEO of the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center and Core Faculty at the School of Counseling at Walden University 

For more information visit FCAPC.org

If you know of a child being abused please report it to your local children's advocacy center or call 1800-4ACHILD

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Created and Hosted by Ruth Solorzano

Original Music and Sound Production by Hugo Fowler

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Created and Hosted by Ruth Solorzano

Music and Sound Production by Hugo Fowler