EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Beth recalls her first experiences with Brandon, the older boy who seemed to offer everything she had been craving—attention, validation, and affection. What began as a seemingly innocent friendship gradually becomes manipulation, pressure, and fear. In this episode, Beth reflects on the subtle signs of grooming, the emotional complexity of abusive relationships, and the struggle to maintain friendships while navigating a controlling partner. A story of confusion, isolation, and survival, told with honesty and insight. ABOUT UNBOUND: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcast, Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone. Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia) Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss) Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss) Season Four: The Invisible Daughter (Female roles in caregiving, and what we lose while holding everything and everyone else together) Season Five: Caregiver-ish (A lighter look at being a caregiver or care partner) PURCHASE MANUSCRIPTS: All These Beautiful Things - https://ko-fi.com/s/9a76ad2ed5 The Weight of Truth - https://ko-fi.com/s/21d9689a1b The Other Side of Quiet - https://ko-fi.com/s/2725e8bf60 The Invisible Daughter - Coming Soon Caregiver-ish - Coming Soon CONNECT WITH BETH: 🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com 📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry 💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889 📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW: Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcast For information on how to support Beth directly (no fees, no sharing credit card info), please email unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.com BOOKS BY BETH CURRY: All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568 Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of Quiet CREDITS: - Host/Author: Beth Curry - Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions - Cover Art: Lucid Dreams Productions (Sound Engineering/Post Production Editing) MUSIC: Nate Woods, Lucid Dreams, Marc Aura “Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0) “Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0) RATE & REVIEW: If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2026 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.
