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 5: The Mother Who Lost It All - Part 1
Nix woke up one morning to find her baby boy had passed away in his sleep. A moment that changed everything for everyone. The sadness and pure mayhem that ensued is so unbelievable, we had to do two parts.
This is part 1 of Nix's story. Stay tuned next week for part 2.
Content warning: This episode discusses infant loss, sex work, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, medical/autopsy details, suicide and extremely coarse language. Support resources are linked below.
- Miscarriage and stillbirth support Pink Elephants www.pinkelephants.org.au and SANDS www.sands.org.au or 1300 072 637
- 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
Follow Nix on Instagram @cwknix
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