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 1: The Paedophile Hunter
Adam Whittington rescues children from sex trafficking. He's seen the absolute worst this world has to offer. He doesn't work for any government- he created his own company and does things his own way to help desperate families. It only takes a quick Google search to find out Adam is a fascinating man who attracts a lot of attention for his work. Listen to the story in his own words and decide for yourself.
Content warning: This episode contains extreme and graphic descriptions of child trafficking, physical abuse, child sexual abuse, gang rape, human sacrifice and organ harvesting. Resources listed below.
- Kids helpline on 1800 55 1800.
- 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
- Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.au
- Blue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.au
- Samsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or www.support@samsn.org.au
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