Trigger warning: In this episode of Girls with Grafts, we have an important and heartfelt discussion about domestic violence, including personal experiences and the journey to healing. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline by visiting www.thehotline.org, calling 800-799-7233, or texting BEGIN to 88788. 

In this deeply moving episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber sit down with Davina Licon, a survivor of an acid attack. With vulnerability and courage, Davina shares the story of her attack and the emotional and physical aftermath that has followed. 💛

Through it all, she has found power in resilience and strength in physical activity. As a bodybuilder, she shares how fitness has impacted her journey and offers empowering tips for other survivors looking to reclaim their strength. 💪 Davina also opens up about her journey with faith and believing everything happens for a greater purpose. 

This episode is a raw and inspiring testament to the power of burn survivors.

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Meet Our Guest 

Davina Licon is an acid attack survivor as well as a bodybuilder. Being a burn survivor Davina aims to raise awareness of acid attacks and domestic violence by shedding light for survivors. She wants people to understand that acid attacks and domestic violence are more common than we think and it can happen to anyone. Along with being a bodybuilder she hopes to inspire and motivate others to become a better, healthier version of themselves. If she can do it with more than 30% burns anyone can. There is no excuse. 

Links 

• Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org. 
• Visit the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: https://nrcdv.org. 
• Join Phoenix Society’s Virtual Support Group: https://www.phoenix-society.org/what-we-do/virtual-support-group. 
• Explore Phoenix Society’s support services: https://resources.phoenix-society.org/tools-for-burn-survivors-and-caregivers. 
• Learn more about your legal rights after a burn injury: https://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/legal-action-do-i-have-a-case. 
• Learn more about OneLove: https://www.joinonelove.org. 

Podcast Sponsor

Today’s podcast is powered by the Donaldson Foundation! Led by a board comprised of employee volunteers, the mission of the Donaldson Foundation is to positively impact our communities by supporting education. We’re honored to have the Donaldson Foundation as a long-standing Phoenix Society Partner.   

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Email us at info@phoenix-society.org.