⚠️ Content warning: this episode contains discussion of mental health, self-harm and coercion that may be triggering for some listeners.

Have you heard of sextortion? It’s the shocking and growing online crime where images or videos are used to manipulate, threaten or blackmail — often targeting teenagers.

In this deeply moving episode, we’re joined by Roxy and Gay Longworth, co-authors of When You Lose It — a powerful, dual-perspective memoir detailing Roxy’s experience being coerced into sending explicit images at just 13, and the devastating mental health spiral that followed.

We talk candidly about the brutal reality of coercion, the long-lasting impact of shame and betrayal, and why it’s absolutely essential that parents have these conversations with their kids — early and often.

This is not an easy listen, but it’s a necessary one.

Key Topics:

🎙️ What is sextortion – and why is it rising fast

🎙️ Roxy’s story – coercion, collapse and recovery

🎙️ How schools, parents & friends can fail – and how to do better

🎙️ The legal & emotional consequences of image sharing

🎙️ Talking to your children – before it’s too late

📚 Resources Mentioned:

🔗 When You Lose It – by Gay & Roxy Longworth

🔗 Lucy Faithfull Foundation – for resources on online abuse and prevention

🔗 TWC Blog: Sexting

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