After 2 years of hosting The Deep and holding space for others, I'm ready to share with you one of the traumas that I lived through. When I was younger, I became a victim of domestic violence. I was manipulated, isolated, physically and sexually abused until I didn't know who I was anymore. But I got out. Somehow. And this is my story.Sean Szeps holds this conversation. Someone I trust and tell all my secrets to.Please note. During this chat I may sound guarded or at times unemotional. I know that this is still a trauma response. Because of legal reasons I can't reveal the identity of my abuser so some things need to stay private. It makes this a difficult conversation because I can't share everything that I want to. What I am doing is sharing the full extent of this abusive relationship for the first time ever.Content warning; This episode discusses domestic abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and suicide. Support resources are listed below...
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episode 3: Extreme Post Natal Depression
Post natal depression - we hear this term a lot. 1 in 5 women will experience it post birth.
But what if it was extreme, on the very other end of the spectrum? What if your mental health deteriorated so quickly and dangerously your life and your newborn was at risk of harm or worse? What if you needed to be institutionalized for years, given ECT treatments and every drug imaginable to try and help?
This wasn't a "what if" for Taryn, this is her story.
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of post natal depression, self harm and suicide. For assistance, resources are listed below.
- Gidget Foundation: 1300 851 758 or gidgetfoundation.org.au
- PANDA: 1300 726 306 or www.panda.org.au
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
Credits:
- Joanne Helder - Producer
- Caleb Jacobs - Music
- AJ Davis - Comms Manager
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