James Barr is co-hosting this week to talk about his powerful live show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son' and the reality of domestic abuse in queer relationships. From not recognising the signs to questioning whether it “counts” as abuse, James shares how he made sense of his experience and turned it into something life-changing. We dive into why abuse is still so hidden in the LGBTQ+ community, the impact of shame and silence, and why more people need to speak out. Plus, James opens up about the moment he finally left, and how comedy helped him process it all - enjoy listeners! Chris & James x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Here are some resources for any listeners who may need them: Lead Specialist ServiceGalop – National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline<ul><li>0800 999 5428 | help@galop.org.uk</li><li>Mon–Tue 9:15am–8pm, Wed–Fri 9:15am–4:30pm (closed 1–2pm), closed weekends</li><li>Trans-specific service: Tuesday 1pm–5pm (per Camden NHS listings); Galop also runs a dedicated Trans Advocacy Service offering confidential advice by phone, email or face-to-face for people who’ve experienced violence, abuse or transphobia</li><li>Live chat: Mondays and Thursdays; 24/7 chatbot on galop.org.uk</li><li>Also covers sexual violence, hate crime, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, forced marriage. Has a dedicated under-25s young person’s team</li></ul> London LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) – one referral, four agencies<ul><li>020 7704 2040 / referrals@galop.org.uk</li><li>Galop (lead), Stonewall Housing, London Friend, Switchboard – covers helpline, housing, counselling, advocacy</li></ul> Housing SupportStonewall Housing – LGBTQ+ housing & refuge advice<ul><li>0800 6 404 404; national, including refuge access for those fleeing abuse</li></ul> CounsellingLondon Friend – Specialist DV Counselling<ul><li>⚠️ Specialist DV counselling funding ends March 2026 — no longer accepting new referrals; general LGBTQ+ counselling continues</li></ul> Listening & SignpostingSwitchboard LGBT+ Helpline – listening/info, signposting<ul><li>0800 0119 100 | switchboard.lgbt</li></ul> Additional ServicesBrighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard (separate org) – has Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)<ul><li>IDVAs help with housing, refuge access, finances/benefits, criminal justice and mental health needs; also support FM, HBV and FGM cases</li></ul>LGBT Foundation (Manchester-based, national reach)<ul><li>0345 3 30 30 30 | lgbt.foundation</li></ul>Mindline Trans+ – emotional support for trans/non-binary people<ul><li>0300 330 5468 (mindinsomerset.org.uk)</li></ul> Out-of-hours / emergencies<ul><li>999 if in immediate danger (silent call: press 55 when prompted)</li><li>National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge, 24/7, not LGBT-specific but inclusive): 0808 2000 247</li><li>Samaritans: 116 123</li></ul> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

James Barr is co-hosting this week to talk about his powerful live show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son' and the reality of domestic abuse in queer relationships. From not recognising the signs to questioning whether it “counts” as abuse, James shares how he made sense of his experience and turned it into something life-changing. We dive into why abuse is still so hidden in the LGBTQ+ community, the impact of shame and silence, and why more people need to speak out. Plus, James opens up about the moment he finally left, and how comedy helped him process it all - enjoy listeners! Chris & James x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Here are some resources for any listeners who may need them: Lead Specialist Service Galop – National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline0800 999 5428 | help@galop.org.ukMon–Tue 9:15am–8pm, Wed–Fri 9:15am–4:30pm (closed 1–2pm), closed weekendsTrans-specific service: Tuesday 1pm–5pm (per Camden NHS listings); Galop also runs a dedicated Trans Advocacy Service offering confidential advice by phone, email or face-to-face for people who’ve experienced violence, abuse or transphobiaLive chat: Mondays and Thursdays; 24/7 chatbot on galop.org.ukAlso covers sexual violence, hate crime, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, forced marriage. Has a dedicated under-25s young person’s team London LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) – one referral, four agencies020 7704 2040 / referrals@galop.org.ukGalop (lead), Stonewall Housing, London Friend, Switchboard – covers helpline, housing, counselling, advocacy Housing Support Stonewall Housing – LGBTQ+ housing & refuge advice0800 6 404 404; national, including refuge access for those fleeing abuse Counselling London Friend – Specialist DV Counselling⚠️ Specialist DV counselling funding ends March 2026 — no longer accepting new referrals; general LGBTQ+ counselling continues Listening & Signposting Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – listening/info, signposting0800 0119 100 | switchboard.lgbt Additional Services Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard (separate org) – has Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)IDVAs help with housing, refuge access, finances/benefits, criminal justice and mental health needs; also support FM, HBV and FGM casesLGBT Foundation (Manchester-based, national reach)0345 3 30 30 30 | lgbt.foundationMindline Trans+ – emotional support for trans/non-binary people0300 330 5468 (mindinsomerset.org.uk) Out-of-hours / emergencies999 if in immediate danger (silent call: press 55 when prompted)National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge, 24/7, not LGBT-specific but inclusive): 0808 2000 247Samaritans: 116 123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Barr is co-hosting this week to talk about his powerful live show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son' and the reality of domestic abuse in queer relationships. From not recognising the signs to questioning whether it “counts” as abuse, James shares how he made sense of his experience and turned it into something life-changing. We dive into why abuse is still so hidden in the LGBTQ+ community, the impact of shame and silence, and why more people need to speak out. Plus, James opens up about the moment he finally left, and how comedy helped him process it all - enjoy listeners! Chris &amp; James x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com📲@homosapiens on instagram🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Here are some resources for any listeners who may need them: Lead Specialist ServiceGalop – National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline<ul><li>0800 999 5428 | help@galop.org.uk</li><li>Mon–Tue 9:15am–8pm, Wed–Fri 9:15am–4:30pm (closed 1–2pm), closed weekends</li><li>Trans-specific service: Tuesday 1pm–5pm (per Camden NHS listings); Galop also runs a dedicated Trans Advocacy Service offering confidential advice by phone, email or face-to-face for people who’ve experienced violence, abuse or transphobia</li><li>Live chat: Mondays and Thursdays; 24/7 chatbot on galop.org.uk</li><li>Also covers sexual violence, hate crime, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, forced marriage. Has a dedicated under-25s young person’s team</li></ul> London LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) – one referral, four agencies<ul><li>020 7704 2040 / referrals@galop.org.uk</li><li>Galop (lead), Stonewall Housing, London Friend, Switchboard – covers helpline, housing, counselling, advocacy</li></ul> Housing SupportStonewall Housing – LGBTQ+ housing &amp; refuge advice<ul><li>0800 6 404 404; national, including refuge access for those fleeing abuse</li></ul> CounsellingLondon Friend – Specialist DV Counselling<ul><li>⚠️ Specialist DV counselling funding ends March 2026 — no longer accepting new referrals; general LGBTQ+ counselling continues</li></ul> Listening &amp; SignpostingSwitchboard LGBT+ Helpline – listening/info, signposting<ul><li>0800 0119 100 | switchboard.lgbt</li></ul> Additional ServicesBrighton &amp; Hove LGBT Switchboard (separate org) – has Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)<ul><li>IDVAs help with housing, refuge access, finances/benefits, criminal justice and mental health needs; also support FM, HBV and FGM cases</li></ul>LGBT Foundation (Manchester-based, national reach)<ul><li>0345 3 30 30 30 | lgbt.foundation</li></ul>Mindline Trans+ – emotional support for trans/non-binary people<ul><li>0300 330 5468 (mindinsomerset.org.uk)</li></ul> Out-of-hours / emergencies<ul><li>999 if in immediate danger (silent call: press 55 when prompted)</li><li>National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge, 24/7, not LGBT-specific but inclusive): 0808 2000 247</li><li>Samaritans: 116 123</li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Domestic Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships with James Barr

Will has lunch with singer and songwriter John Grant. They talk beauty, love addiction, PTSD and RuPaul's Drag Race. Will and Chris discuss the week's events and Will's embarrassing moments being recognised (or not!) in public.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Will has lunch with singer and songwriter John Grant. They talk beauty, love addiction, PTSD and RuPaul's Drag Race. Will and Chris discuss the week's events and Will's embarrassing moments being recognised (or not!) in public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will has lunch with singer and songwriter John Grant. They talk beauty, love addiction, PTSD and RuPaul's Drag Race. Will and Chris discuss the week's events and Will's embarrassing moments being recognised (or not!) in public. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Writer and campaigner Owen Jones talks to Will and Chris about coming out, changing attitudes and falling in love with a fundamentalist Christian. Will and Chris discuss being a gay pop star and a potentially humiliating incident at Sir Elton John's party.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Writer and campaigner Owen Jones talks to Will and Chris about coming out, changing attitudes and falling in love with a fundamentalist Christian. Will and Chris discuss being a gay pop star and a potentially humiliating incident at Sir Elton John's party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and campaigner Owen Jones talks to Will and Chris about coming out, changing attitudes and falling in love with a fundamentalist Christian. Will and Chris discuss being a gay pop star and a potentially humiliating incident at Sir Elton John's party. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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