EP52: Child to Parent Abuse

Gemma Tighe from Mindful Health Therapies Bio: Gemma, has been teaching Yoga and Meditation for 17 years and always knew it made a difference to her mental and emotional health, but never knew what a difference it could make until she ended up in a very difficult and abusive relationship in her mid to late twenties. Gemma found solace in meditation and breathwork to help her recover and reconnect with herself. Gemma enjoys sharing meditation and breathing exercises to help others overcome anxiety and reconnect with learning to love who you are and your journey. Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com Mindful Health Therapies: www.mindfulhealththerapies.com

4 Mars 202133min

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. Blue knows first - hand the effects Domestic Violence has on a family. As a survivor herself, she’s knowledgeable, committed and passionate about keeping Domestic Violence Awareness on the forefront by educating communities in the detection, prevention, effects and recovery of Domestic Violence. 3+ WOMEN A DAY DIE FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVERY 9 SECONDS A WOMAN IS ABUSED BY HER PARTNER THERE ARE MORE ANIMAL SHELTERS IN US THAN DV SHELTERS 21% OF COLLEGE STUDENTS HAVE REPORTED ABUSE FROM A CURRENT PARTNER In 2010 she uniquely came up with “The Jennifer Blue Project” this project was designed to educate a diverse audience about the growing epidemic of Domestic Violence. Blue uses the power of the arts to help individuals understand the complicated issues surrounding Domestic Violence in her award winning stage play “Easier Said than Done.” “The Jennifer Blue Project” also includes unique and effective workshops such as “Code Blue …How to Resuscitate Your Life after Abuse and Girl We Need to Talk.” Her book titled “Girl We Need Talk Surviving a Toxic Relationship” was released in spring 2020 which includes an up close and personal video with Jennifer Blue. Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com Book and connect with Jennifer Blue today at: Phone: 313-520-2583 Email: info@jenniferblueproject.com FB: The Jennifer Blue Project or Jennifer Blue Instagram: @therealjenniferblue Website: www.jenniferblueproject.com

18 Feb 202135min

Dr. Mary Pulido, Ph.D., Executive Director of The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (The NYSPCC). The NYSPCC - the world's first child protection agency - is a New York-based, national organization, involved in everything from counseling and trauma recovery programs to education programs and legislation, all with the goal of eradicating child abuse in all its forms someday. Though COVID-19 has presented many challenges in ensuring that our youth remain safe, Dr. Pulido and The NYSPCC have managed to find innovative ways of pressing forward to continue the critical work they are dedicated to doing (see below for additional information). Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com NYSPCC- nyspcc.org

4 Feb 202132min

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. Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com White Ribbon: www.whiteribbon.org.uk

21 Jan 202132min

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. Jennifer Gilmour is an author and advocate for women in abusive relationships, using her own experiences of domestic abuse as a catalyst to bring awareness and to help others. Jennifer has published two publications, Isolation Junction and Clipped Wings which have both been Amazon Best Sellers and received awards. Jennifer speaks at events across the UK and continues to raise awareness through her blog posts, public speaking, radio interviews and social media. Jennifer has listened to her readers and has grown a digital community to support discussions around domestic abuse online. Starting with her Twitter Chat which opened late 2017 #AbuseTalk, this developed into an online forum in 2018. In 2019, Jennifer launched a podcast which include interviews with those in the sector and gives followers the opportunity to ask burning questions. Most Informative Blogger Award 2018 (Bloggers Bash Annual Awards) UK & European Award for using Social Media for Good 2019 (Social Day: Social Media Marketing Awards) Jennifer says: “Together we are Louder”. Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com Sponsorships: off for this episode

7 Jan 202127min

Shikesh shares his journey through childhood abuse, financial abuse, reporting, mental health and his astonishing steps through recovery. Once I realised who was responsible, my daily life was consumed with thoughts of revenge.” Sexually abused at five, seven and twelve years of age, Shikesh was unaware that he would end up suffering so much more than he had already experienced. Growing up without living a normal childhood, teenage hood and even an early adulthood, he realised what mattered the most; to find happiness in his own unique way. Shikesh understood that his journey to recovery was going to be very painful and prepared himself for the fight of his life. In ALMOST, Shikesh tells his empowering story as he develops a deep self-awareness of why it is important to give our own meaning to a new beginning. - UPDATE from the Author - 29th July 2020 - After publishing my book, ALMOST, a lot of changes happened in my life both personally and professionally. For this reason, I realised that my journey wasn't over, so I have decided to write a second book in the near future that will continue from Chapter One in ALMOST. It will conclude my whole journey and finally give it the closure it deserves. Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com Shikesh's Twitter: twitter.com/shikeshsorathia Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KXVS3CK

17 Dec 20201h 4min

It's been asked over and over again, Alison Bird challenges this but also lists many reasons as to why she doesn't leave. References within the interview: Alice Ruggles clip- https://youtu.be/ML9MIqivZRE Why Does He Do That by Lundy Bancroft The Femicide 10-year report on men’s fatal violence against women in the UK 2008 - 2018 @FemicideCensus Alison Bird was Services Director and Clinical Lead for Stalking at Changing Pathways and is now Training and Best Practice Lead at Changing Pathways. Changing Pathways is an Essex-based charity supporting victims of stalking and domestic abuse. Alison has worked nationally and locally with stalking/domestic abuse survivors for over a decade and was one of the first established & accredited Independent Stalking Advocacy Case Workers (ISACs) in the UK. She is a leading expert in the stalking field and specialises in supporting & advocating for high risk stalking victims/survivors. As well as the general public, this has included MPs and other high profile figures. Alison is a Visiting Senior Fellow for Social Policy at University of Suffolk and in 2021 will soon be releasing our first joint piece of work in my role as Fellow…. A speaker at national conferences, Alison also trains the police, Crown Prosecution Service, social care, statutory & non-statutory agencies and workplaces to enhance the understanding and the assessment of risks around stalking, domestic abuse and coercive control. She was part of the consultation with key stakeholders & MPs for both the Stalking Protection Orders 2020 and the long awaited Domestic Abuse Draft Bill. As part of the National Stalking Consortium she & her peers influence policy & policy makers on stalking matters. In 2017 Alison was one of the expert panel members, as well as a critical reader, for the HMICs high profile inspection ‘Living in Fear’ examining how police and CPS were responding to stalking victims 5 years after the legislation was brought in. The inspection showed there is still a long way to go before agencies fully understand what stalking is and how to respond to victims appropriately. Alison is keenly interested in the link between trauma experienced by domestic abuse and stalking survivors - both children and adults - and this is reflected in her trauma-perceptive approach. As a trained Domestic Homicide Chair the theme of trauma is paramount in all Domestic Homicide Reviews. Alison continues to work passionately to educate all key organisations and advocates for victims and survivors of some of society’s most serious yet underestimated crimes. Despite protective legislation, training, sentencing guidelines and an increasing crime profile, victims are still too often let down by the system. Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com Changing Pathways: changingpathways.org Contact: 01268 729707 / 0330 333 4 777

3 Dec 202040min

Charlotte Budd talks to us about her experiences of domestic abuse, the family court system and her campaign work. My name is Charlotte Budd I’m 33 years old. I am a mother and survivor of Domestic abuse and campaigner of #JusticeforFCchildren. Raising awareness of domestic abuse, family court and fighting for changes within the system. All we ask for is for ourselves and our children to be safe and to be safe is a human right. Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

19 Nov 202027min