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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January 26 - Two Journeys, One Message Of Change
As we approach January 26, this year we hand the microphone over to two amazing indigenous creators.
Gamilaroi and Dunghutti author and podcaster Marlee Silva teams up with one of her best mates, proud Wiradjuri man and Cronulla Sharks star Nicho Hynes to have a conversation about one of their toughest days on the calendar: January 26th. They reflect on who they were as kids and what the day meant to them back then, what it's like for them now and what they wish non-Indigenous people would know and consider when it comes around. There's a few laughs about bad haircuts and fashion mistakes at 15, alongside some uncomfortable truths about experiences with racism and inspiring interactions that helped shape who they are today. Nicho and Marlee share a lot of the same beliefs now, but have had very different journeys with their Aboriginality and in this way they reflect the diversity of identity and experiences within the Aboriginal community - they emphasise that they are not a part of a monoculture. Ultimately, this is an honest yarn about how these two have made changes in themselves and what changes they ask for from others. It's something they hope helps young Aboriginal people going through similar journeys to theirs feel a little less alone, and one that welcomes non-Aboriginal people in to hold themselves to some tough truths and be motivated to take action and make change.
For more stories like this please check out the podcast 'Always was, always will be our stories'
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Follow Nicho on Instagram @nichohynes_
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