Hope in Hell

You are NOT alone. We believe you. This is why.

There IS hope in hell.

You are not alone.

Whether you are concerned about your own safety, security, and sanity
or are concerned for someone you care about,
you are not alone.

we BELIEVE YOU. we CARE. we CAN HELP.

Domestic Abuse & Intimate Partner Abuse is very real.
It happens in numerous ways, including mental, physical, financial, and more.

It has been declared an EPIDEMIC in many regions across Canada.

Many females are afraid to confide in anyone; afraid to ask for help; afraid to get out.
Most feel ashamed that they are in a situation like this.
They are trying to keep the peace, keep it together, cope - survive.

One of the bravest things you can do is use your voice.

When you share your experiences, your story - you make a difference.

You will find support to make changes that can literally save your life & your sanity.
You will bring awareness & compassion to the world so others will be more readily helped when they reach out for it.
You will create connections with many others for a village of understanding, support, and courage.

YOU MATTER. YOUR STORY MATTERS.

You CAN BE THE CHANGE for yourself & for others.

Are you looking for a community of other women like you who have been through, are going through, or would like to support someone dealing with an abusive situation?

I’ve created an online support group as a place where you can make connections and find others who have been there or are still experiencing domestic abuse and violence. Others who are also looking for encouragement and support. You can share where you are in your journey and where you'd like to go. We all work together to support each other from a very understanding and safe place.

You can join these online meetings from the comfort, safety, and privacy of wherever you want to join.
There is no cost to attend, and it's done over zoom. You're more than welcome to check it out and join us to see what it's all about.
Hopefully you will find connections with others who can help you through this. Here is the link for the “Hope in Hell” Online Women’s Support Group on Meetup.

We look forward to getting to know you and together find “Hope in Hell”.

Do you need help right now?
Here are some links:
The Today Centre (Edmonton)
Women on Wings (Calgary)
Sagesse (Calgary & Alberta)
Women's Shelters (Alberta)
Women's Shelters (Canada)
Shelter Movers (Canada)
List of Global Resources

You are NOT ALONE! There are people who care & want to help.

I also have a PODCAST with a “Hope in Hell” series where you can meet the wonderful people making a difference, meet brave people who have been there, and learn more about how we can all be part of the change.

Click here to find the support group

Click here to find the podcast

Click here for free checklists

“Hope In Hell” Podcast Series

#5 Hope In Hell Series Intro

With Deena Kordt

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#6 Hope in Hell: Women on Wings

With Maj Osman

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#12 The Dirty Little Secret of Many

With Donna James

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#14 Let's Break the Silence

With Angeline Constantinou

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#18 Narcissistic Abuse 101

With Chantal Contorines

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#29 Hope in Hell: Shelter Movers

With Elsa Perry

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#49 Hope in Hell: What About Abuse?

With Maj Osman

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Bonus! Hope in Hell: Disrupting the Stigma

With Linda & Shay

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#59 Hope in Hell: Miranda

With Miranda Solomon

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#74 Hope in Hell: Lorephil

With Lorephil

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#77 Hope in Hell: Sagesse

With Andrea Silverstone & Carrie McManus

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#79 Hope in Hell: Abuse & Your Finances

With Shaelene McInnis

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#80 Hope in Hell: Her Nation

With Sabrina Victoria

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#81 Hope in Hell: Hard Conversations

With Dawn Shandley

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#89 Hope in Hell: Angela

With Angela Morris

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#94 Hope in Hell: Narc Abuse Recovery

With Jillian Deamer

Coming April 19th
#97 Hope in Hell: Coercive Control 101

With Bethany Jantzi

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#101 A Cult of One

With Trish Guise

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#103 Hope in Hell: Hell in High Heels

With Jan Folk

Find it here
#106 Hope in Hell: Tina

With Tina Huggins

Find it here
#110 Hope in Hell: Spiritual Abuse

With Bethany Jantzi

Find it here
#113 Hope in Hell: Abuse & the Law

With Cyndy Morin & Carrie McManus

Find it here
#123 Hope in Hell

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#125 Hope in Hell: Abuse & Addiction: A Child's Journey

with Sharlin Rahiman

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#126 Hope in Hell"

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#128 Hope in Hell: Trauma That Keeps Women Poor

With Moraima Caceres-Centeno

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#134 Hope in Hell: Coaching Through High-Conflict

With Chavisa Horemans

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#135 Hope in Hell: Supporting Victors Over Violence.

With Maj Osman & Leah Tabitha

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#137 Hope in Hell: Tips for Handling Tough Talks

with Dawn Shandley

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#140 Hope in Hell: Empowered Self-Defence

With Sarah Williams

Listen Here

There is Hope in Hell

My mission is to bring awareness to the abuse that exists in so many domestic and intimate partner situations.

When there is awareness, there is opportunity. Opportunity to free females from the guilt, shame, and fear that traps them in unsafe & unhealthy situations and impacts their safety, their choices, their healing, and their future.

When they hear your story, they will know you are part of a community that believes them, accepts them, and will support them in getting the help they need to heal & thrive.

Please consider adding your story to this collection. You don’t have to be a professional writer. You can remain anonymous. There are no fees to take part. And all proceeds will be donated to organizations who help & support women.

Let's talk

Deena Kordt, author, publisher, podcaster and blogger sitting on a step in front of door

Be my Guest!

Blog on my blog.

If putting your whole story out for public view is too overwhelming & scary right now, why not try sharing it in small pieces.

If you’re not already familiar with the broad range of topics I love to share, then check it out now. Most are quick reads to entertain, encourage & inspire (with the odd rant & recipe thrown in to mix it up).

Then start jotting down some of your own thoughts and send them my way. Let’s start putting some strength into your voice.

AND! when you’re ready to start your own blog, I can help you do that too ;)

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Hope in Hell

You are not alone.

One of the bravest things you can do is use your voice.

YOU MATTER. YOUR STORY MATTERS.

You CAN BE THE CHANGE for yourself & for others.

#5 Hope In Hell Series Intro

#6 Hope in Hell: Women on Wings

#12 The Dirty Little Secret of Many

#14 Let's Break the Silence

#18 Narcissistic Abuse 101

#29 Hope in Hell: Shelter Movers

#49 Hope in Hell: What About Abuse?

Bonus! Hope in Hell: Disrupting the Stigma

#59 Hope in Hell: Miranda

#74 Hope in Hell: Lorephil

#77 Hope in Hell: Sagesse

#79 Hope in Hell: Abuse & Your Finances

#80 Hope in Hell: Her Nation

#81 Hope in Hell: Hard Conversations

#89 Hope in Hell: Angela

#94 Hope in Hell: Narc Abuse Recovery

#97 Hope in Hell: Coercive Control 101

#101 A Cult of One

#103 Hope in Hell: Hell in High Heels

#106 Hope in Hell: Tina

#110 Hope in Hell: Spiritual Abuse

#113 Hope in Hell: Abuse & the Law

#123 Hope in Hell

#125 Hope in Hell: Abuse & Addiction: A Child's Journey

#126 Hope in Hell"

#128 Hope in Hell: Trauma That Keeps Women Poor

#134 Hope in Hell: Coaching Through High-Conflict

#135 Hope in Hell: Supporting Victors Over Violence.

#137 Hope in Hell: Tips for Handling Tough Talks

#140 Hope in Hell: Empowered Self-Defence

There is Hope in Hell

Be my Guest!

Let’s connect