Love Doesn’t Hurt; Anna Astwood’s Journey and Fight Against Teenage Dating Violence.

Break The Silence With Kath

In today’s episode , we are honoured to welcome Anna Astwood, a passionate advocate and educator dedicated to ending teenage dating violence.
Anna is the co-founder and co-president of Love Doesn’t Hurt Inc., a nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to educate, empower, and support communities in fostering healthy relationships among teens.
As a survivor of sexual assault at just 12 years old and teenage dating violence during high school, Anna has firsthand experience with the pain, trauma, and silence that can accompany relationship abuse.
Her journey of healing and her willingness to share her story have fueled her mission to create change.

Anna spent over 11 years as a high school counsellor where she supported at-risk teens, led mentoring programs, and provided critical counselling interventions.
Her work centers on teaching adolescents what healthy relationships look like, setting boundaries, and empowering survivors to find their voices.
Through Love Doesn’t Hurt, Anna is raising awareness about a topic that is often overlooked and uncomfortable to discuss.
She’s determined to build a culture that cultivates respect, empowerment, and love for all.
You can connect with Anna on her Website, Facebook and Instagram.

Join us as Anna shares her story and discusses her efforts to give hope to survivors and prevent teenage dating violence.