Dec 03 2024 41 mins
This is part one of three parts with Paula.
Our interview with Paula is strong and descriptive. You will immediately notice Paula's voice has been distorted so she could speak freely and cannot be recognized. We apologize that some parts may be difficult to understand.
At the time of our interview, Paula was speaking from Melbourne, Australia.
We spoke for 2 1/2 hours which has been edited into three parts of about 1/2 hour apiece. This will take you from the time she met John even though she knew a relationship with him would be problematic with his alcoholism. They married and had two children together. His behavior became worse. She did all she could to save the marriage, but, eventually, she had to flee with her two children.
The story is challenging to listen to, but 1000 times more difficult to be the one who experienced it. We learn from survivors like Paula to trust our instincts, get out of unhealthy relationships early, take nothing for granted, and learn the warning signs of a potentially dangerous relationship.
We appreciate this story that Paula brought to us on the WHEN DATING HURTS podcast.
Bill Mitchell
NOTE:
If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: [email protected]
The WHEN DATING HURTS book (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon.
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
National Domestic Violence Hotline – The Hotline.org – Call 800-799-SAFE
LoveIsRespect – Call 866-331-9474
RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – RAINN.org – Call 800-656-4673
SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988
Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast,
Bill Mitchell
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