Episode 3 - Clara
Join us as Abi Thomas meets amazing women who have all been through the Own My Life Course, a 12 session course which enables women who have been subjected to abuse to regain ownership of their lives.
Be aware that you will hear painful stories of many types of abuse during these episodes. But you will also hear a lot of joy - and we make no apology for that!
Today we meet the wonderful Clara. We hear about:
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Finding joy and self-confidence after completing the Own My Life course.
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The time it took to recognise the relationship as abusive.
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Coercive control.
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Choosing to leave.
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Financial manipulation and cultural differences.
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How to support someone being subjected to abuse.
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Societal normalisation of abuse.
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Risks of relationship counselling
Further Reading and Resources:
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Abuse is a Verb by Natalie Collins
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Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
More information about Own My Life:
You may realise as you listen that you, or someone you know, needs help or support to get safe. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is on 0808 2000 247. If you have concerns that a man is behaving in an unsafe way to a partner you can contact the Respect Perpetrator Phoneline on 0800 802 4040.
Music: Untamed (Instrumental Version) used with permission and our thanks to Ludlów.