EP74:
Justice for Sale: The Cost Womxn Pay in America’s For-Profit with Elizabeth Mikotowicz
Summary
Elizabeth’s story of domestic abuse, getting into federal prison, and the dark side of victim-based shelters
The negative impact of the patriarchal and misogynistic system in America
Driving forces behind drug addiction and ways to recover from substance abuse
How the American prison became a business and an institution of slavery and sexual extortion against women
She answers the question, “What can people do to fight the injustices in the system?”
About Elizabeth Mikotowicz
Five years ago, Elizabeth Mikotowicz was painting murals as a federal inmate due to domestic violence and an injury that left her with permanent brain damage and addiction to opioids. She was turned away from a domestic violence shelter because her injuries were so severe they "put the other women in danger." Drug dealers helped her. She eventually caught drug charges and went to federal prison. She witnessed and endured horrific institutional abuse and racism at every institution. Now, she has her own environmentally friendly clothing brand based on her art sold in stores. She is also working with State Representatives to get bills to protect people- some passed.
Connect with Elizabeth
Website: EPM Clothing - Le Galeriste
LinkedIn: Elizabeth Mikotowicz
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