In this episode of The Life Library, we sit down with Leanne, founder of Klar HR, for a deeply moving conversation about survival, reclamation, and change.

After spending 14 years navigating the suffocating reality of coercive control, emotional abuse, and gaslighting, Leanne shares the profound meaning behind her truth: “I am now me.” She opens up about the impact of this trauma on her mental health and her children, and the small sparks of light that helped her climb out of her darkest moments.

But Leanne’s story doesn't end with survival. Today, she is using her lived experience and professional expertise to transform how the corporate world handles domestic abuse.

Listener Note: This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you or someone you know is affected by these issues, support is available.

💜 Support Resources Mentioned in This Episode

If you or someone you know is affected by the issues discussed in this episode, free, confidential support is available:

• Live Fear Free Helpline (Welsh Government): Available 24/7 for anyone in Wales experiencing domestic abuse, coercive control, or sexual violence.

o Call: 0808 80 10 800

o Text: 07860 077333

o Visit: gov.wales/live-fear-free

• Cyfannol Women’s Aid: Providing community-based support, refuge, and specialist services across Gwent/South Wales.

o Visit: cyfannol.org.uk (or insert your local base details)

Always call 999 in an emergency.

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