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 2: The Mother - Zoe
Finally three and a half months later I got to record my birth story.
I wanted to do this in the first 6 weeks, but the Universe had other plans.
This is a three-part story so if you haven't listened already, go back to last week's episode and hear my husband Benji's perspective. Next week you'll hear from my doula Danae about what went down on June 15th.
And today you get to hear the story of Ever's arrival from my perspective.
I asked my friend Alison to interview us - I am so grateful for her, she has a beautiful mind and asked such beautiful questions. I hope you enjoy.
You can find out more information and contacts details for Danae on her website danaebirthdoula.com.au and the info for Wotbaby is available at wotbaby.com.au.
Content warning: This episode covers a graphic description of childbirth and may contain some explicit language.
This episode is proudly brought to you by Biologi, head to www.biologi.com.au/shop/ to order and use discount code THEDEEP15 at checkout for 15% off.
Enjoy the story of the arrival of our Ever.
Credits:
- Joanne Helder - Producer
- Caleb Jacobs - Music
- AJ Davis - Comms Manager
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