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Elastic Bands

Elastic Bands

Written by: Juliana Shiel
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 This podcast is a platform for Irish women to share their personal stories of intimate relationship abuse. We discuss what they were met with when they shared their stories, what they have learned from their hardships, advice on healing, and exploring the light in what seems like a hopeless situation. *Topics of violence against women discussed, listener discretion is advised. If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in this podcast contact Women's Aid 1800 341 900 Men's aid (01) 554 3811. If you would like to learn about warning signs of abuse and what constitutes an abusive relationship, visit TooIntoYou.ie.

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Juliana Shiel Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Fiona Brady

    Fiona Brady
    Nov 11 2022
    On this episode I talk to talented artist Fiona Brady about her experience with an abusive relationship that lasted 5 years. Fiona bravely talks about the night she was raped at age 16, and how her abuser held it over her for years. She talks about her experience with coercive control, getting out of the relationship and learning to be in a healthy relationship again through therapy and patience.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Megan Byrne

    Megan Byrne
    Oct 17 2022
    On this week episode I speak to Megan Byrne about the abuse she experienced in a queer relationship, which started at just age 14. She shares her story about abusive friendships, sexual coercion, the importance of adults intervening on these kinds of situations among young people, and how experiencing this at such a young age still effects her mindset on love and relationships today.

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    24 mins
  • Aoife Anon

    Aoife Anon
    Oct 3 2022
    On this weeks episode, Aoife (who wishes to keep her second name anonymous) tells her story of an abusive relationship for the first time. Aoife shares her experience with social isolation, internalized misogyny and manipulation. She also shares the importance of friends and family in a time of mental struggle and how her healing journey has unfolded so far.

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    26 mins
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