When The Monster was Family

When The Monster was Family

Most people imagine abuse as something that happens in dark, distant places. But in reality, it often happens at home—by someone the child knows, someone the family trusts. In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Tracey, whose life changed the moment her daughter spoke up. Faced with a reality many struggle to accept, Tracey made a choice that defines this story—she immediately believed her child. What followed was confrontation, action, and a fight to protect her children from further harm. But this conversation goes beyond that moment. It explores the psychological aftermath—the guilt, the questions, and the painful process of reexamining what was once trusted. This episode examines abuse not just as an act, but as a rupture inside families and relationships. It asks what it means to seek justice when healing is ongoing, and what it takes to face betrayal when it comes from within your own home. This is a story about protection, accountability, and the long-echoing trauma that leaves behind.

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Episoder(34)

The Abuser Was Never A Stranger

The Abuser Was Never A Stranger

We've spent generations teaching children to fear strangers. But the evidence tells a different story. In this special reflection episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih revisits the stories of...

20 Aug 17min

The Most Shocking Moments - Part 2

The Most Shocking Moments - Part 2

Some moments stay with you long after the conversation ends. In this special episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih revisits some of the most powerful and unforgettable moments from the series...

13 Aug 28min

The Most Shocking Moments

The Most Shocking Moments

Some moments stay with you long after the conversation ends. In this special episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih revisits some of the most powerful and unforgettable moments from the series...

5 Aug 21min

When Your Mother Is The Danger

When Your Mother Is The Danger

Some conversations don't end when the cameras stop rolling—they deserve to be unpacked. In this episode of The Notebook, Hiba Balfaqih reflects on her conversation with Jazmine and explores the psych...

30 Jul 14min

The Story Her Kidnapper Never Wanted Told

The Story Her Kidnapper Never Wanted Told

How do you respond when your life changes in a matter of seconds? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Allison Smith, whose ordinary trip to a convenience store became a ...

23 Jul 1h 4min

What Epestein Did To Her Mind

What Epestein Did To Her Mind

Some conversations don't end when the cameras stop rolling—they deserve to be unpacked. In this episode of The Notebook, Hiba Balfaqih reflects on her conversation with Jena-Lisa Jones, a survivor of...

15 Jul 18min

The Truth Behind Being A Sex Worker

The Truth Behind Being A Sex Worker

What happens when the beliefs you're raised with become the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Veronica Monet, who was born into a religi...

8 Jul 54min

My Family Was America's Most Dangerous Cult

My Family Was America's Most Dangerous Cult

What happens when the person who teaches you right from wrong is later revealed to be responsible for unimaginable violence? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Anna, wh...

1 Jul 57min

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