Season 1

Aug. 15, 2024

Episode 20: Expectations vs. Reality: A Mother's Journey in Grief Unfiltered

Send us a text In this poignant and deeply introspective season finale of Break the Silence, Build a Future, I delve into the contrast between societal expectations of how one should grieve and the reality of my own experien…

Aug. 8, 2024

Episode 19: Waiting For Justice

Send us a text In this poignant episode of Break the Silence, Build a Future, we delve into the harrowing journey of seeking justice after the unimaginable loss of a loved one to intimate partner violence. One year after the…

May 29, 2024

Episode 17: Shades of Grief: Navigating the First Anniversary of Loss

Send us a text In this deeply personal episode, I confront the complex and often overwhelming emotions that accompany the first anniversary of my daughter's murder. Through candid reflections and raw honesty, I explore the m…

May 22, 2024

Episode 16: Turning Pain into Purpose: Lessons from Losing My Daughter to Intimate Partner Violence

Send us a text In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I open up about my personal journey through the unimaginable grief of losing my daughter to intimate partner violence. Sharing my story is not only a way to honor her me…

May 15, 2024

Episode 15: May 8th: The Weight of Joy and Sorrow

Send us a text Join me on this deeply personal episode as I reflect on the weight of May 8th, a day that holds both profound joy and unimaginable pain in my life. It's a date marked by the containers of my birth, a celebrati…

May 4, 2024

Episode 14: Legislating Change: Bill 173 and Surviving Intimate Partner Violence

Send us a text Join host Fartumo Kusow in a compelling episode of "Break the Silence, Build a Future" as we explore the legislative landscape surrounding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). In this episode, we shine a spotlight…

April 24, 2024

Episode 13: Living With Loss: A Parent's Journey Through The Justice System

Send us a text In "Living With Loss: A Parent's Journey Through The Justice System," I intimately share the poignant story of me grappling with the unimaginable—the loss of my daughter to senseless violence. Through this emo…

April 17, 2024

Episode 12: Shining a Light: The Urgent Case for Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic

Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the urgent call to declare Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic, highlighting its pervasive, predictable, and preventable nature and the crucial role of awareness in break…

March 27, 2024

Episode 11:Illuminating Realities: Reflections from 68 Commission on the Status of Women

Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the profound experience of attending the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the United Nations' largest gathering dedicated to gender equality and women's e…

March 15, 2024

Episode 10: Shattered Foundations: Unveiling the Link Between Natural Disasters and Intimate Partner Violence

Send us a text In this compelling episode of “Break the Silence, Build a Future," we delve into the profound connection between natural disasters and intimate partner violence, focusing on the harrowing aftermath of Hurrica…

March 6, 2024

Episode 9:Transforming Tragedy into Triumph: A Mother's Journey to End Intimate Partner Violence in Honor of Her Daughter's Legacy

Send us a text In this powerful episode, join Fartumo Kusow as she courageously opens up about the unimaginable pain of losing her daughter to intimate partner violence (IPV). Despite the heart-wrenching tragedy, Fartumo sha…

Episode 8: Beyond Statistics: Understanding the Depth of Gender-Based Violence MMIW2+

Feb. 29, 2024