Steriods, Gym-Obsession & Exhaustion
In Episode 42 of After The Quiet, I share how a New Year’s gym routine quickly turned into a dangerous obsession. As steroid use, long nightly gym sessions, and anger entered our home, I was left mana...
27 Maalis 7min
The Photo He Refused To Take
In Episode 41 of After The Quiet, I reflect on a Thanksgiving that seemed ordinary at the time but feels very different looking back. I simply wanted one family photo in front of my parents’ house—my ...
25 Maalis 7min
Family Support & Gratitude
Returning to work after maternity leave meant finding childcare for my daughter without the support system I once had nearby. After trying a home daycare that didn’t feel quite right, an unexpected so...
23 Maalis 8min
Cancelled Family Visit and Coercive Control
In Episode 39 of After The Quiet, I share the heartbreak of a family trip that never happened. After hosting relatives from the U.S. and excitedly planning a summer visit, everything changed once the ...
20 Maalis 8min
Married The Wrong Sister : Comparison and Emotional Abuse
In Episode 38 of After The Quiet, I reflect on a painful pattern of comparison that slowly chipped away at my confidence. While my sister lovingly cared for my daughter after my maternity leave ended,...
18 Maalis 9min
When He Sold My Car Without Me
In Episode 37 of After The Quiet, I share the story of how my car—paid for by my parents—was suddenly sold while I was on maternity leave. Promised access to his truck instead, I soon found myself str...
16 Maalis 7min
Camping, Coercion, and Control
In Episode 36 of After the Quiet, a summer of family camping trips reveals that changing locations doesn’t change unhealthy dynamics. While the outside world sees family vacations and campfires, behin...
13 Maalis 8min
The Illusion of Peace
In Episode 35 of After the Quiet, maternity leave brings a temporary sense of calm. With the baby sleeping and the boys in school, the house is tidy, meals are planned, and life appears perfect from t...
11 Maalis 9min
