From The Archives: Leslie Morgan Steiner

In this episode of the GDA Podcast, Gail Davis and Kyle Davis sit down with Leslie Morgan Steiner, author and advocate who tackles difficult, often taboo topics including motherhood, domestic violence, and surrogacy. Leslie shares why she is drawn to conversations people often avoid and how opening up about them can create greater understanding and change.

Leslie discusses her own experience surviving an abusive marriage and the story behind Crazy Love, explaining why domestic violence can affect anyone regardless of intelligence, education, or background. She also explores why victims stay, the importance of breaking the silence around abuse, and how greater awareness can help people recognize when someone may need support.

Key topics include:

• Challenging assumptions around working and stay-at-home mothers
• Leslie’s personal experience with domestic violence and the story behind Crazy Love
• Understanding why victims may stay in abusive relationships
• Recognizing warning signs and breaking the silence around relationship violence
• Why domestic violence can affect people across every background and circumstance
• Exploring the personal and ethical complexities of surrogacy

Leslie’s message is a reminder that difficult subjects become easier to understand when we're willing to talk about them openly, challenge stereotypes, and listen to the people who have lived them.

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