Part Six, Raised On Survival

We are part of a heartfelt conversation between a mother and son and unpick the behaviours of domestic abuse and its cyclical nature. Does the system provide a breeding ground for domestic abuse? We take you to see Charlie’s clinical psychologist to find out why childhood underlies a domestic abuse relationship and why it’s so complex.

EPISODE NOTES

Links to support referenced in this episode:

Kendra - Out of the Shadows 

MUSIC: Our theme music is the aptly named cases to rest by Blue dot sessions.

If you need help and support, you can access Women's Aid direct services which include our Live Chat Helpline, the Survivors' Forum and the Survivor's Handbook at www.womensaid.org.uk

You can also email us at helpline@womensaid.org.uk or contact a local domestic abuse service by using our Domestic Abuse Directory https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/



If you are experiencing domestic abuse and want to access support over the phone, you can call:

* National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247

* The Men's Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors - 0808 801 0327

* The Mix, free information and support for under 25s in the UK - 0808 808 4994

* National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0800 999 5428

* Samaritans (24/7 service) - 116 123

* Rights of Women advice lines, there are a range of services available - go to https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/advice-lines/