In this episode, we talk with Renee Giroux-Wyton about WIN House Edmonton which is Canada's largest and oldest women's shelter. They offer services and support for women in domestic abuse situations and help them create a new chapter in their life. Jessie McCracken & Sherri Beauchamp discover 1 in 3 women are impacted by domestic violence and abuse. Renee shares how she's on a mission to change the shame and stigma of these women and celebrate their courage and bravery in stepping out of this environment. If you are looking for services or suspect someone requires support, you can reach out to WIN House in the following ways: - call/text 24-HOUR HELPLINE (780)-479-0058 - email help@winhouse.org - visit the website for resources https://winhouse.org
[1:40] Who is Renee
[3:25] What is WIN House
[6:23] How COVID has impacted domestic violence
[11:44] 1 in 3 women are impacted by domestic violence
[17:30] How to access WIN House right now
[19:18] Starting over, overcoming domestic violence
[25:00] What to do if you were suspicious of domestic violence in a neighbour or friend's situation
[27:01] Ways to help WIN House
[36:29] How Renee wants to be remembered
"I've always been a big believer in empowering women and lifting each other's crowns and not watching each other fall."
"Sometimes that's all a women needs is someone standing there cheering them on, listening and showing empathy."
"We need to celebrated the women who have overcome."
"Taking the shame of domestic violence and changing it from a victim of to a survivor of..."