The Birth of My Daughter
In Episode 34 of After the Quiet, I share the story of the birth of my daughter after a relatively calm pregnancy. The delivery was easier than my previous births, but familiar dynamics still surfaced...
9 Maalis 8min
The Pregnancy I Carried Alone
Episode 33 is one of the quiet ones… The kind where nothing dramatic happens — and yet you’re carrying everything.Pregnant. Working full time. Raising two boys. Trying to keep the house, the marriage,...
6 Maalis 7min
The Line That Appeared Immediately
In Episode 32 of After the Quiet, a doctor’s recommendation to pause birth control leads to an unexpected and life-altering moment. What begins as a medical precaution turns into a positive pregnancy ...
4 Maalis 9min
The Ultimatum: When Love Comes With Conditions
In Episode 31 of After the Quiet, a quiet but painful moment reveals how control can show up through ultimatums. After tension builds around a family dog, a forced choice leads to heartbreak and loss....
2 Maalis 7min
Becoming Invisible
In Episode 30 of After the Quiet, I share how September 2011 marked a quiet turning point. Starting fresh at a new school alongside my young children, I chose distance, silence, and invisibility as a ...
27 Helmi 7min
Grief, Panic, and Silence
In Episode 29 of After the Quiet, I share the devastating loss of my cousin on July 4, 2011, and how grief reshaped my inner world. On the day of his funeral, I experienced another panic attack before...
25 Helmi 9min
When Fear Shapes Your Future
In Episode 28 of After the Quiet, I share how fear and coercive control began quietly reshaping my future. As tension grew around my work, accusations and suspicion returned—this time targeting my pro...
23 Helmi 6min
When Connection Returns
In Episode 27 of After the Quiet, connection returns after a season of isolation. Rebuilding relationships with extended family brings laughter, support, and a deep friendship that feels safe and grou...
20 Helmi 7min
