EPISODE 5: The Day I Was Charged With Murder
Twenty five years ago Sue’s life changed forever.
Unexpectedly and suddenly, she found herself on a murder charge. How does a person cope with this kind of ‘life shock’? The unexpected collision point which takes over your life and leaves its mark indefinitely?
In this episode, Sue talks about the traumatising events that led to her arrest, how it completely blindsided her, and the ways in which she managed to begin healing and find her way back to herself.
I felt angry with myself and then I’d feel very upset because it seemed my whole life had been turned upside down, just trying to protect myself.
– Sue
In this Episode
- The under recognised stresses of living with another’s addiction
- Navigating a major ‘life shock’
- Learning to forgive
- Finding yourself again after life-changing events
- Transcending emotional scars to help others
Mentioned in this Episode
Life Shocks by Sophie Sabbage – book
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Episode information
Music by Grant McLachlan
Resources
Worldwide
International Domestic Violence Resource Guide 2021
UK
Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Citizens Advice – Help for domestic violence and abuse
Victim Support – Help for domestic abuse
NHS – Getting help for domestic violence and abuse
Controlled, Abused and Criminalised – BBC Sounds ‘File on 4’ story
Adfam – Help for families dealing with drug and alcohol addiction
Al Anon – Family group support alcohol addiction, drug addiction and addictive behaviours
Prisoners’ Families Helpline – Support (England and Wales only)
Carers UK – Support for carers
Samaritans – FREE Help – Tel: 116 123, E: jo@samaritans.org
The British Psychology Society – Find a Psychologist
Australia
1800 Respect – National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service
Lifeline – How to get help for domestic and family violence
White Ribbon Australia – List of helplines for domestic abuse
Bars Between – Support organizations in Australia and NZ
Community Restorative Centre – Help to prepare for prison and court dates
Beyond Blue – Mental health support
Headspace – National Youth Mental Health Foundation with support services
The Black Dog Institute – Medical health resources, services and research
SANE Australia – Counselling support, Tel: 1800 187 263 (10am – 10pm)
Alcohol and Drug Foundation – Help and Support Services
USA
National Domestic Violence Helpline – Domestic violence support
National Institute of Mental Health – A range of helplines
American Psychologist Association – Psychologist Finder
OR contact medical/legal/law enforcement services in your country.
