20-Domestic Violence SURVIVOR: Abigail Blake

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Have you ever wondered about the insidious beginnings of an abusive relationship? Brace yourself as I navigate through the harrowing journey of Abigail Blake, a woman who seemed to have it all but found herself entangled in a manipulative and abusive relationship. Abby's saga starts with a charming partner, Sebastian, whose debonair demeanor hid a dark, destructive side. The alarming transition from psychological manipulation to physical abuse unveils the horrifying reality many victims face. A brutal tale of survival, resilience, and courage, this episode is a wake-up call for recognizing and addressing domestic violence.
Sources:
The Sod’s Law Podcast with Daniel Rosenberg. E134 “Surviving Domestic Abuse With Abi Blake”.
https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-51360772
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jul/29/domestic-abuse-victim-to-go-into-hiding-as-ex-freed-after-six-months
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/9655476/abi-blake-cant-touch-kids-after-ex-beat-her/
https://www.you.co.uk/abigail-blake-he-beat-me-and-left-me-for-dead-now-im-the-one-in-hiding/

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe

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