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 11: The Meth Addict's Wife
Behind closed doors, Sally's husband was the perfect man, she had the perfect family. But things started changing. Sally noticed her perfect life falling apart. Sally’s husband was becoming addicted to meth. This is a heart wrenching story about watching the one you love, your forever person, become something else. How long would you stick it out through hellish episodes of paranoia and psychosis? When would you walk away? This is Sally's story.
Content warning: This episode deals with drug addiction, coercive control and domestic violence. Resources are listed below.
- For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015.
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
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