Post-Ugly Ruth Solorzano

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)
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386

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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 
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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 
All information will be kept confidential

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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