Project-Truth Vera Truth

Trigger warning - Big Sky talks to us about child abuse. Please be aware, that although there are no graphic details it may trigger difficult thoughts and feelings.

Trigger warning. Rosa talks to us about stalking, rape and suicide in this episode. There are no graphic details but we need you to know that some of the material may be extremely difficult to hear.

Xena talked to us about bullying at work and home and how small, individual actions build into something much more abusive. We discuss how common abuse is and how easy it is for it to become normalised at work and home.

Ursula is the youngest woman we spoke to and she talks about the role of coercion and sex in relationships. She also talks about depression and how confusing it is to understand where feelings come from when everything should be fine in your life.

Michelle talks to us about abusive relationships, being lied to and the role of boundaries to help us know what we need and want in a relationships. This includes managing the physical, emotional and mental responses we have to relationships.

Anita talks about a controlling behaviours, being isolated and spotting the signs of a bad relationship. This is based on an experience 40 years ago that has left a huge impact on her ability to trust people.