124. Is This Covert Sexual Abuse?

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TW: Sexual abuse, self-harm

This week we hear how our listener is coming to the realisation that she may have been subjected to covert sexual abuse at the hands of her parents. Despite being expected to run the household as a teenager as well as keep her younger sister safe, she’s now struggling to connect with her own feelings. Was it really abuse, or is she just being sensitive?

Listen to Katie and Helen look at this difficult situation from all angles and offer their insight into what’s going on.

Domestic violence article referenced: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/experts-reveal-how-spot-emotional-33201421

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