What if the person you thought was your soulmate turned out to be your worst nightmare? That's what happened to Alex Skeel, who survived years of brutal domestic abuse at the hands of his girlfriend, Jordan. In this powerful and emotional episode, I follow Alex's journey from a seemingly perfect relationship to the harrowing realization of his predicament and the courage it takes to break free from the grip of abuse.

This episode assists in recognizing that abuse and victimhood are not defined by gender, and the changes needed to better support and advocate for all victims of domestic violence. Don't miss this inspiring story that will resonate with anyone who's ever faced the darkness and found the strength to emerge victorious.

Sources: 

• https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6080402/alex-skeel-jordan-worth-domestic-abuse-bbc-three/
• https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6716559/Abused-girlfriend-Alex-Skeel-reveals-injuries-Jordan-Worth.html
• https://medium.com/@criminalmatters/the-alex-skeel-domestic-abuse-case-e699b80343cf
• The BBC special, “I Survived: The Case of Alex Skeel and his abusive girlfriend” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz9CVFKRK6s
• Private Stories Podcast with Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman interviews Alex Skeel 
• https://vocal.media/journal/the-alex-skeel-domestic-abuse-case

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe