#abusetalk by Jennifer Gilmour

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Wondering where the podcast has been over the last few months? Here's your answer, I share exactly what has happened and why I have had a full blown identity crisis and why this is related to what I went through in my abusive relationship. 

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Chris Green OBE talking about how and why he founded White Ribbon UK and his inspirational journey to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Michelle John from PEGS joins us to talk about child to parent abuse. 

My name is Samantha Mansi and I am a domestic abuse advocate particularly in terms of cult abuse and LGBTQ abuse. I have healed my wounds and want to help children and adults of narcissist abuse workshops in the future through my Ghost Fish project. Which I am hoping to make into a podcast also.

Sharon Bryan is the 'Head of Partnerships and Development for Domestic Abuse Services' for the NCDV which provides free emergency legal protection. 

Tracy Rector served as executive producer on her first foray into independent film with No Ordinary Love. She reached out to young filmmaker, Chyna Robinson, to write and direct a film on Intimate Partner Violence. Tracy served for seven years on the board of directors for SafeHaven of Tarrant County (Texas), the area’s only domestic violence shelter and service agency. Her experience on the board and as a survivor of a 23-year marriage with intimate partner violence drove her passion to raise awareness of domestic violence through film.

Caron is a survivor of domestic abuse and has spent the past 14 years supporting people in high risk abusive relationships, as well as training professionals on all aspects of domestic abuse.

As a mum of 2, and a survivor of domestic abuse, Edwina knows what it takes to stand up, have courage and fight for what is best for her family. She is a self-confessed 'workaholic', and loves nothing more than to support others in their journey. Whether that be through bringing awareness of domestic abuse or through the business she now runs via her Facebook group Ed's Online Positivity Cafe. 

About AJ Paterson: 

Born in London to Greek Cypriot parents Soulla Christodoulou was the first in her family to go to university and studied BA Hotel & Catering Management at Portsmouth University. Years later, after having a family of her own, she studied at Middlesex University gaining a PGCE in Business Studies and an MA in Education.

I am Margaret and I am the owner and founder of Naturally Empowered Health www.nehhub.com. I am a qualified Transformational Health Coach and Amazon Author of True Taste, my book which was released in January 2021.  I specialise in coaching women who struggle with emotional eating, diets and body image. Through coaching we really get to the root of your issues with food, move away from the diet mentality and build a positive respect for food and your body, with the bi-product of weight loss. I coach without the need for any deprivation diets or crazy exercise routines, just peeling back those layers, getting to know the patterns of your triggers and working together to give you a personal toolbox of techniques so you can move away from emotional eating for good and build that healthy relationship with your body.

In order of importance, Lucy is a Mother of 3 sons, a published Author twice over (with a third book due out in March/April time) & a survivor of sexual coersion, domestic violence, rape, drug spiking and stalking.

Vivien has worked in the field of Domestic Abuse for over 42 years. Her passion is driven by her best friend being assaulted at 21 yrs of age and being left in a waking coma for nearly 23 years before she died. She previously worked as a Company Secretary and started out her career with the Probation Service before starting a family. She campaigns for services on behalf of victims/survivors of abuse at local and national level. More recently she has been involved in advocating for work with those affected by early childhood trauma who perpetrate domestic abuse working on the Drive Project.

In 2017, Christelle took her kids and few items and left a 20-year marriage full of abuse, addiction, and betrayal. Christelle now advocates for mental health and women, spreading a message that women should be the greatest support of other women. She has told her story to raise awareness of both mental health and abuse on podcasts, LIVE shows, workshops, and her own blog. While she awaits the publishing of her children’s book, she is currently writing her memoir to raise further awareness and to remind women in abusive situations they are not alone. You can find Christelle cohosting Oh No Not Another Live Show on a variety of topics with guests worldwide every Tuesday 7 am PST, 3 pm UK.

Gemma Tighe from Mindful Health Therapies

Jennifer Blue is on a mission to “Raise the Awareness of Domestic Violence One Community at a time!” When she was 18 years old she thought she met the love of her life. He ended up being the complete opposite she endured seventeen years of verbal, mental, emotional, financial and physical abuse. 

Dr. Mary Pulido, Ph.D., Executive Director of The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (The NYSPCC). 

I’m 41 stronger than I look I have two children one in the 20s the other under 10 and I’m so passionate about ending violence against women.

Jennifer is founder of #AbuseTalk and gives us an update as well as talking about why she decided to do a daily tweet over the festive period with #WhyIStayed.

Shikesh shares his journey through childhood abuse, financial abuse, reporting, mental health and his astonishing steps through recovery.

It's been asked over and over again, Alison Bird challenges this but also lists many reasons as to why she doesn't leave.

Charlotte Budd talks to us about her experiences of domestic abuse, the family court system and her campaign work. 

John is a highly experienced detective, having served with the Devon and Cornwall Police for over 28 years and retiring as Detective Chief Inspector in 2016. He was responsible for the prevention and investigation of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, child and vulnerable adult abuse. For the final four years of his police career he was the Force Lead for Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Abuse, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Adults at Risk. He was a member of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and Safeguarding Adults Board. He is also an experienced Hostage and Crisis Negotiator and Coordinator.

Fertility expert and abuse survivor, September Burton is a Champion for Women Survivors of Domestic Violence. After years of emotional, verbal, physical abuse and abuse of power - a common thread in the women she meets’ abuse stories – she has finally managed to break free.

I speak with Deborah Crozier from A Positive Start CIC about their online counselling service, Deborah answers questions sent in by viewers. 

Destiny has requested to keep her name and her picture private, Destiny is using a pseudonym. 

I speak with Emma Jenkings from Mosaic Mediations, we discuss mediation and Emma answers your questions.  

Danielle is an Amazon best selling author who began writing in order to share her childhood experiences of sexual abuse. Having come to terms with her abuse in her 40s she embarked on a journey of healing and acknowledgement.

I spoke with Detective Constable Anoushka Dunic from the Met Police East Area Gangs Engagement Team.  

PART 2

I spoke with Karen Evans on what support is available for women living in barracks, Karen answered your questions as well. 

In this episode we do something different, I chat with my husband about what it was like to be a relationship with a survivor. Rob met me just months after my relationship with my ex abuser had come to an end. Hear more about our story and how Rob got through it, shining a light on an area that I don't think has been covered before. 

I spoke with Sue Penna on recovering from trauma, Sue answers your questions.  

PART 2

I spoke with Zoe Parsons who is a narcissistic & domestic abuse recovery coach. There were plenty of questions to get through so we have had to split this interview into two parts. I think you will find this extremely informative and inspire you to learn more.

This is a Covid-19 special covering what we can do for victims of domestic abuse and also my thoughts on lockdown here in the UK. I speak with Sue Penna from Rock Pool, this episode is a little different to our usual episodes but I believe it is just as important. 

I spoke with Claire Verney, Claire worked in the family court team for a domestic violence charity for many years and one of her main jobs was to review CAFCASS referrals to the perpetrator programme.

I am speak with Elizabeth from Abused Men in Scotland. Elizabeth is a helpline support officer, find out what her role entails.

I spoke with Caryn Walker who is an author and child abuse survivor, Caryn speaks with me about her experiences and her journey to take steps forward to recovery. Her book has helped so many others to be able to have a voice.

I speak with Stella Eden, Stella is an author but is also running an open road trip. Find out more about her work in the domestic abuse sector in this interview.

I spoke with Taylor Marie who is a domestic abuse support worker and MacKenzie friend in training. This interview is highly informative and I believe everyone can learn something from listening to this.

I spoke with Beckie from Whats the Debate? in June 2019 about the resources and training she provides in the domestic abuse sector and beyond.

I met with Dawn Patrick who is almost local to me. Dawn is a financial advisor and talks about how advisors can help in link to financial abuse and leaving an abusive relationship. Dawn answers some personal financial questions that have been sent in. This interview was highly informative and I am thankful to Dawn for agreeing to be interviewed.

I speak with Richard Turner from To Think Again about his experiences of cult abuse and the services he now offers to fellow survivors.

Natalie Page led a protest in Parliament Square (London) for the injustices within the family court system. Natalie is a campaigner and founded The Court Said. An eye-opening interview. 

Sam Billingham is a survivor of domestic abuse and runs a voluntary organisation to support other victims and survivors, giving them the support she didn't have.

I speak with Vickie Robertson who has founded soon to be charity Kaleidascopic UK.

Listen as I speak with Lisa Pickering who is a solicitor from Picasso Legal. We cover thoughts and opinions as well as how to apply for legal aid, how to handle difficult situations and more.

I speak with Emma Mellor who is a Happiness Club Trainer and teaches emotional resilience.

This was the first ever Abuse Talk interview 7 months ago, I am delighted to be bringing it to your ears. 

In this interview I am speaking with Diane Colsell of Mellowland Therapies. We discuss her experiences of domestic abuse and how she has developed her therapy work. I asked Diane questions of my own and from others who had an interest in her work. 

Find out how Abuse Talk first began with personal insight from founder Jennifer Gilmour. Reference to the Abuse Talk 2019 report that was made up in July 2019 and the plans to move forward.