Voices Against Filicide

In this two part series, Hope sits down with survivor Tina Talbot, whose years of unimaginable abuse ultimately ended when she took the life of her abuser in an act of self-defense. Tina served time in prison and is now moving forward, healing, advocating, and living her life the best she can.In part two, Tina takes us through the tragic events of the week she fought for hers and her sons life. She explains the abuse, the terror, and the moment of self defence that led to her survival. Finishing off her story with her arrest, time served, and what it's been like finally being free from it all. Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, coercive control, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and threats of violence. Please listen with care.Resources:The Women's Resource Center can be reached at 800-554-4972.The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-SAFE (7233).Home - Haven OaklandTRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

In this two part series, Hope sits down with survivor Tina Talbot, whose years of unimaginable abuse ultimately ended when she took the life of her abuser in an act of self-defense. Tina served time in prison and is now moving forward, healing, advocating, and living her life the best she can.In Part One, Tina takes us back to the beginning—sharing the early warning signs, love bombing, coercive control, isolation, financial abuse, and escalating violence that shaped years of her life.Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, coercive control, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and threats of violence. Please listen with care.Part two of Tina Talbot's episode will be released October 14th. Resources:The Women's Resource Center can be reached at 800-554-4972.The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-SAFE (7233).Home - Haven Oakland

To kick off Season Four of Voices Against Filicide, Hope sits down with attorneys Tom Alongi and Patricia Madsen, two of the legal minds who helped shape the Alec and Lydia Act (HB 2995).This episode will be released in two parts as they discuss how the legislation came to life, what it changes within Arizona family court, and why recognizing coercive control, domestic violence, and patterns of abuse is so important when protecting children and survivors. They also dive into written findings, temporary orders, accountability, and what these changes could mean for families moving forward.This is more than legislation; it is part of Alec and Lydia’s legacy and the continued fight to protect children and families.Thomas Alongi Family Law Attorney Alongi Law Firm PLLCWebsite: https://alongilawteam.studio/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-mOBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBYWmFDdExFUXNOaXFXNHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZEMEVeQ-ap9i4Bgjaf_tEBk-lNSrcQx87_sPOKicCYdOe70jumONozg3Yio_aem_HnS8tJlJuC2gP-FuALn7IgPatricia MadsenPatricia Madsen is the Managing Attorney of the Family Law Unit at Community LegalServices (CLS) in Phoenix, Arizona. CLS is one of three nonprofit civil legal aidorganizations in Arizona that together provide civil legal assistance to low-incomeArizonans throughout the state. During her 25-year tenure at CLS, she has served on anumber of legal and community-based committees, advocating for victims and survivorsof domestic violence and their children. She is currently a member of the ArizonaSupreme Court’s Committee on Family Court (COFC) and the Committee on the Impactof Domestic Violence and the Courts (CIDVC). In addition to engaging in legislativeadvocacy, Ms. Madsen has directly contributed to several improvements in the Arizonacourt rules for protective orders and family law procedure. Most recently, her analysisand commentary during the drafting process, as well as direct advocacy withstakeholders, was instrumental in the passage of the Alec and Lydia Act in June of2026.Website = https://clsaz.org/Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/communitylegalservicesarizonaInstagram = https://www.instagram.com/clsarizona/AZ Law Help = https://azlawhelp.org/AZ Court Help = https://azcourthelp.org/https://www.lsc.gov/https://acesdv.org/TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

To kick off Season Four of Voices Against Filicide, Hope sits down with attorneys Tom Alongi and Patricia Madsen, two of the legal minds who helped shape the Alec and Lydia Act (HB 2995).This episode will be released in two parts as they discuss how the legislation came to life, what it changes within Arizona family court, and why recognizing coercive control, domestic violence, and patterns of abuse is so important when protecting children and survivors. They also dive into written findings, temporary orders, accountability, and what these changes could mean for families moving forward.This is more than legislation; it is part of Alec and Lydia’s legacy and the continued fight to protect children and families.Part Two of this important conversation will be released next week on September 30th. Thomas Alongi Family Law Attorney Alongi Law Firm PLLCWebsite: https://alongilawteam.studio/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-mOBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBYWmFDdExFUXNOaXFXNHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZEMEVeQ-ap9i4Bgjaf_tEBk-lNSrcQx87_sPOKicCYdOe70jumONozg3Yio_aem_HnS8tJlJuC2gP-FuALn7IgPatricia MadsenPatricia Madsen is the Managing Attorney of the Family Law Unit at Community LegalServices (CLS) in Phoenix, Arizona. CLS is one of three nonprofit civil legal aidorganizations in Arizona that together provide civil legal assistance to low-incomeArizonans throughout the state. During her 25-year tenure at CLS, she has served on anumber of legal and community-based committees, advocating for victims and survivorsof domestic violence and their children. She is currently a member of the ArizonaSupreme Court’s Committee on Family Court (COFC) and the Committee on the Impactof Domestic Violence and the Courts (CIDVC). In addition to engaging in legislativeadvocacy, Ms. Madsen has directly contributed to several improvements in the Arizonacourt rules for protective orders and family law procedure. Most recently, her analysisand commentary during the drafting process, as well as direct advocacy withstakeholders, was instrumental in the passage of the Alec and Lydia Act in June of2026.Website = https://clsaz.org/Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/communitylegalservicesarizonaInstagram = https://www.instagram.com/clsarizona/AZ Law Help = https://azlawhelp.org/AZ Court Help = https://azcourthelp.org/https://www.lsc.gov/https://acesdv.org/TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode of Voices Against Filicide, Hope Hooton sits down with North Carolina family law attorney Tiffany Lesnik to discuss coercive control, domestic violence, and protecting children in high-conflict custody cases. Tiffany shares how her faith shapes her work advocating for survivors, explains key warning signs associated with increased lethality risk, and offers practical guidance for creating safety plans and seeking help. Together, they explore the urgent need for greater education within the family court system to better protect children and families.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and guest. Information discussed is based on personal experience, professional expertise, and publicly available sources, which are listed in the episode description where applicable.TRIGGER WARNING:This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.Learn more or get involved:🌿 https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com