The Wounds That Do Not Heal

In "The Wounds That Do Not Heal," host Tressa Brady opens up about her personal experience with domestic violence in military families, shedding light on an often hidden issue. Through her raw and vulnerable storytelling, she shares the struggles, pain, and resilience she has witnessed and endured, all while seeking to provide help and support to those who desperately need it.

Tressa also interviews experts in the field of domestic violence, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, and survivors, who uncover the harsh realities and systemic challenges faced by military families. Together, they explore the unique dynamics and complexities surrounding domestic violence within this community, breaking down stigmas and fostering a crucial conversation that goes beyond the surface.

"The Wounds That Do Not Heal" aims to create a safe space for listeners to reflect, learn, and gain a deeper understanding of the impact domestic violence has on military families. By offering valuable resources, guidance, and empowerment, this podcast strives to make a positive change and inspire action.

Join Tressa on this emotional journey as she advocates for change and supports those in need.

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Feb. 20, 2026

Episode 34: Mini Episode: An Active Manhunt and a Soldier’s Story. Lina Guerra and Esther Gitau

TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com In this brief update, Tressa returns from a hiatus to share two cases that urgently need attention. The first involves an active international manhunt for a missing Navy reservist after his wife was found deceased under disturbing

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Dec. 12, 2025

Episode 33: - Raquiah King and Akeila Ware: When Choosing Life Ends in Death

TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com In this episode, listeners are invited into two powerful and heartbreaking stories of young Black women whose lives were cut short while carrying the children they longed to welcome. Through Raquiah King and Akelia Ware’s journeys,

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Dec. 4, 2025

Episode 32: Dying to be Loved: The Murder of Danielle Rippeon

TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com This episode traces the story of Danielle Rippeon, a young woman from Northern California whose search for love and stability led her into a whirlwind relationship with a newly enlisted soldier. What began as a fast‑moving romance

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Oct. 30, 2025

Episode 31: They Were Loved. They Were Brilliant. And They Were Betrayed: A Double Murder and Suicide near Wright-Patterson AFB

TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com Jaymee Prichard was a devoted mother of three. Jaime Sue Gustitus was a decorated Air Force officer. Both were deeply loved, deeply accomplished—and both were killed in a calculated act of violence by someone they knew. In this ep

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Oct. 23, 2025

Episode 30: Sworn to Protect, Compelled to Kill — The Preventable Murder of Megan Montgomery

TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com In this episode, Tressa confronts the brutal reality of how systems designed to protect victims often do the opposite. Through the story of Megan Montgomery—a vibrant, hopeful woman whose life intersected with law enforcement, the

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Oct. 7, 2025

Episode 29: Possession, Not Partnership: The Killing of Tashianna Blake

TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com What happens when the very institutions sworn to protect us become the breeding ground for unchecked violence? In this searing episode, we step outside Hawaii—to confront the brutal murder of Tashianna Blake, a mother of two, whose

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