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 4: The Grieving Mother
What happens when you get the worst call of your life? The worst call imaginable for any parent? What do you do? How do you cope?
Today Jay shares her story of losing her precious son Jaike to suicide.
You will hear how brave she is, how much she loves talking about her boy and you will also hear the whole way through, how cathartic but also how hard it is for her to speak about these moments. How her life is forever fractured and will never be the same without him.
Content warning: this episode discusses suicide, domestic violence, depression and miscarriage. Help services are listed below.
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- For domestic violence assistance please call 1800 Respect
- Miscarriage and stillbirth support Pink Elephants www.pinkelephants.org.au and SANDS www.sands.org.au or 1300 072 637
Credits:
- Joanne Helder - Producer
- Caleb Jacobs - Music
- AJ Davis - Comms Manager
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