Hello 

So buckle in for two British women to tell you all about thanksgiving. During this episode, we realised we didn't know anything about what the settlers did to the native Americas - so its a long one. Also, Sian was really sick the week of the recording! sniffle sniffle. 

This week the girls cover the truth of Thanksgiving that's not taught in school and  Lincolns thanksgiving, the utterly horrendous crime that Paul Merhige committed on thanksgiving day 2009, plus the story of Sacagawea.  We have top tip galore and survivor of the week! 

The holidays can be tough if you or someone you love is in a domestic violence situation her are some UK helplines. 

Stay Safe and keep on surviving  

Bright Sky Domestic Abuse App

Available in 4 languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi and Polish. A unique UK-wide directory of specialist domestic abuse support services with contact details. A secure My Journal tool to record incidents of abuse via text, audio, video or photo form, without any of the content being saved on the device itself. Questionnaires to assess the safety of a relationship, plus a section on dispelling myths around domestic and sexual abuse. 

Mankind Helpline: 01823 334244

mankind.org.uk The Mankind Initiative supports male victims of domestic violence, though it helps all callers regardless of sex, race or sexual orientation. There is also a referral system for single men or men with children fleeing from domestic violence.

National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline Helpline: 0800 999 5428

Emotional and practical support for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn’t always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial and sexual too. Speak out, don’t suffer in silence.

Love Don’t Feel Bad lovedontfeelbad.co.uk

Aimed at 16-25-year-olds, Love Don’t Feel Bad explores what is and isn’t a healthy relationship and how to spot the signs from physical violence to coercive control, how to get help and what the law can do for you.