The Cripple Chronicles

Hi friends! 

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this is the final episode (for now) in this little series that I have been working on about abuse and the red flags, warning signs, impact, and this week on how it can be rebuilding relationships, some DO's and DON'Ts for supporting someone who has been through an abusive relationship. 

In the near future I am planning on doing an episode on its own about Claires law, accessing it and what information is avaliable however doing these episodes has weighed a bit heavy on me - I have a bit of a life update next week and then some reaction content I filmed a few weeks ago.

I hope you continue to enjoy the ever-changing content of the podcast, and if you do consider leaving a follow and support the channel. It would mean a lot to me. 

Below the chapters is also some places who offer support in the UK, but also globally and at the end of each of these episodes I have some support resources listed within the videos too.

Videos and links used within the episode:

Economic abuse wheel: https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SEA-Economic-abuse-wheel_final-1.pdf

Gaslighting + invalidation article: https://www.mindsettherapyonline.com/blog/gaslighting-is-invalidating-but-invalidation-is-not-gaslighting

Some DV sources where I gained info - but there is also really good support links;
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/public-health/get-help-with-domestic-abuse
https://idas.org.uk/what-we-do/domestic-abuse-support/
https://humbersouthyorks.victimsupport.org.uk/domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence-services/

Me talking about relationship experiences: https://studio.youtube.com/video/77myWlPuM_U/edit (5:00-14:20 for discussion of SA experience) 

Any other resources you want, drop me a comment down below 🫶🏻


UK-Based Resources

- Women’s Aid Live Chat (UK)
Web Chat: chat.womensaid.org.uk
Available for survivors and those supporting them.

- Refuge (for women and children experiencing abuse)
Phone: 0808 2000 247 (in partnership with the National Domestic Abuse Helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk

- Respect Men’s Advice Line (for male survivors)
Phone: 0808 801 0327
Web Chat: mensadviceline.org.uk
Email: [email protected]

- Galop (LGBT+ Anti-Abuse Support)
Phone: 0800 999 5428
Web Chat: www.galop.org.uk
Email: [email protected]

- Childline (for anyone under 19)
Phone: 0800 1111 (24/7)
Web Chat: www.childline.org.uk

International Resources

- National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA)
Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text START to 88788
Web Chat: www.thehotline.org

- 1800RESPECT (Australia)
Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)
Web Chat: www.1800respect.org.au

- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (Canada)
Phone: 1-877-232-2610
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.crcvc.ca

- Women's Aid (Ireland)
Phone: 1800 341 900 (24/7)
Website: www.womensaid.ie

Global Support Services

- Love is Respect (for young people in abusive relationships)
Phone: 1-866-331-9474 (USA)
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Web Chat: www.loveisrespect.org

- Crisis Text Line (Global)
https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/

Specialist Support for Healing

- Pandora’s Project (for survivors of sexual abuse)
Website: www.pandys.org

- Surviving Economic Abuse (for financial abuse survivors)
Website: www.survivingeconomicabuse.org

- Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA)
Website: www.ascasupport.org

- Trauma Recovery Network
Website: traumarecoverynetwork.org

Anything you would like to get in contact with me about, you can reach me here 👇🏻
Email: [email protected]
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

the end of each of these episodes I have some support resources listed within the videos too.

Chapters:
0:00 - 10:27: Introduction
10:27 - 13:54: Becca ramble
13:54 - 31:34: Universal signs of abuse
31:34 - 47:51: Mental health impacts
47:51 - 55:21: Physical Health Impacts
55:21 - 1:00:49 Outro 


Any  resources you want, drop me a comment down below as I am scheduling this the night before posting and dont have my references easily accessible. 


UK-Based Resources

- Women’s Aid Live Chat (UK)
Web Chat: chat.womensaid.org.uk
Available for survivors and those supporting them.

- Refuge (for women and children experiencing abuse)
Phone: 0808 2000 247 (in partnership with the National Domestic Abuse Helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk

- Respect Men’s Advice Line (for male survivors)
Phone: 0808 801 0327
Web Chat: mensadviceline.org.uk
Email: [email protected]

- Galop (LGBT+ Anti-Abuse Support)
Phone: 0800 999 5428
Web Chat: www.galop.org.uk
Email: [email protected]

- Childline (for anyone under 19)
Phone: 0800 1111 (24/7)
Web Chat: www.childline.org.uk

International Resources

- National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA)
Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text START to 88788
Web Chat: www.thehotline.org

- 1800RESPECT (Australia)
Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)
Web Chat: www.1800respect.org.au

- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (Canada)
Phone: 1-877-232-2610
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.crcvc.ca

- Women's Aid (Ireland)
Phone: 1800 341 900 (24/7)
Website: www.womensaid.ie

Global Support Services

- Love is Respect (for young people in abusive relationships)
Phone: 1-866-331-9474 (USA)
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Web Chat: www.loveisrespect.org

- Crisis Text Line (Global)
https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/

Specialist Support for Healing

- Pandora’s Project (for survivors of sexual abuse)
Website: www.pandys.org

- Surviving Economic Abuse (for financial abuse survivors)
Website: www.survivingeconomicabuse.org

- Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA)
Website: www.ascasupport.org

- Trauma Recovery Network
Website: traumarecoverynetwork.org

Anything you would like to get in contact with me about, you can reach me here 👇🏻
Email: [email protected]
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

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Hi friends! 

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast, I was shook when I first saw the title of the first story, which is why I saved it but I never read the content - what would you do if you were in that situation??

The second story is a best of reddit story from the Charlotte Dobre sub and I could not help myself, I was sooo shocked reading it and I love doing content like this as I know sometimes I can be pretty heavy and I like things being a little lighter too.

If you have any reddit stories you'd like to see me react to, send me an email and I'll check them out. If you enjoy episodes like this please leave a like and I will see you in another episode next week!

Chapters:


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Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

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Hi friends! 

Thank you for joining me for another episode of the podcast. I hope you have enjoyed this episode of this podcast even though it is a shorter one - I can maybe do a bit of a longer episode on this if it is something you are interested in, leave me a comment below letting me know what you guys would want to know if you were to be detained under the mental health act? Have you had any experience of being sectioned and what could have been done better? I am also going to be releasing a video soon talking about hospital passports and advance statements but im not going to lie - I only remembered about that when writing this.. oops.

There will be a new episode NEXT WEEK, yes I am going to go back to weekly posting!! That will be some reddit story reactions which damn stick around for because I pull some facial expressions about the drama's. Hope ya come back!!

Chapters:


Email: [email protected]
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

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Hi friends! 

Thank you for joining me for another episode of the podcast. I hope you have enjoyed this episode of this podcast even though it is a shorter one - I can maybe do a bit of a longer episode on this if it is something you are interested in, leave me a comment below letting me know what you guys would want to know if you were to be detained under the mental health act? Have you had any experience of being sectioned and what could have been done better? I am also going to be releasing a video soon talking about hospital passports and advance statements but im not going to lie - I only remembered about that when writing this.. oops.

There will be a second part to this episode NEXT WEEK, yes I am going to go back to weekly posting!! That will be about Advocacy and Independant Mental Health Advocates. Hope ya come back!!

Chapters:


Email: [email protected]
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

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Hi friends! 

Happy new year! we may already be a little bit into January of 2025 - but the new year started very slow, I had episodes I recorded at the end of the year and this episode nearly killed me editing it. I spent over 8 hours fixing export issues on top of the nearly 10 hours editing and 2 hours recording. 

I love what I am doing with the podcast, getting more confident in myself where there are points I catch myself off guard when editing - because some thoughts used to just be in my brain and now they all come out. 

I hope you survived the festive season, and the new year has been off to a positive start. What things are you leaving in 2024, what goals do you have for 2025? I would love to hear all about it below in the comments 

Chapters:
Intro Ramble: 00:00 - 04:18
Introduction: 04:18 - 21:59
What I achieved in 2024: 21:59 - 57:37
What I am leaving in 2024: 57:37 - 01:00:26
What are my goals for 2025?: 01:00:26 - 01:04:04
Outro: 01:04:04 - 01:07:55
First attempt at recording (extra): 01:07:55 - 01:09:55

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Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

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Hi friends! 

December is a hard time of the year for me, like many others. I know I dont need to explain myself, but sometimes I want to. There has been a few breaks that I have taken this year where I wasnt able to verbalise what was going on in my brain and the fact that I needed time.

I hope you have enjoyed the episodes that I have released over the past year, if you have and you aren't already - please subscribe, and turn on notifications for when I will be back in the new year. 2025!! I already have some episodes recorded for the new year, and have some research in the works for other episodes.

If you are struggling with this time of the year, be gentle with yourself and try not to over do it. Thank you for tuning in, and remember, you are not defined by your productivity. Embrace the journey.
Hope you enjoy!
See you in a few weeks,
Much love 🥰


Email: [email protected]
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

Music: Skating On the Uppers by National Sweetheart

Hi friends! 

Hi friends! 


In this episode, I open up about my deeply personal journey of living with a disability and the impact of shame rooted in childhood and family dynamics. From my upbringing in a household where worth was measured by productivity to the moment a life-changing accident redefined my identity, this is my story of unlearning shame and embracing acceptance. Join me as I discuss how internalized ableism, family expectations, and societal pressures shape our self-worth, and how we can find healing through community, support, and compassion.

Whether you’re navigating disability, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of resilience, I hope this episode offers insight and encouragement. If you’ve ever felt like a burden or struggled with self-acceptance, know you’re not alone—and that there’s a way forward.

🧩 Timestamps:

0:00 - 3:45 | Introduction
3:45 - 5:50 | Childhood Shame and Productivity
5:50 - 8:15 | Becoming a Nurse and Finding Purpose
8:15 - 11:00 | The Accident and Redefining Identity
11:00 - 13:40 | Family Dynamics and Disability Shame
13:40 - 16:20 | Living with Chronic Pain and Ongoing Grief
16:20 - 18:55 | Navigating Friendships and Supportive Relationships
18:55 - 21:00 | The Disability Community and Overcoming Ableism
21:00 - 24:00 | Advice for Families and Friends
24:00 - 34:42 | Conclusion and Moving Forward


Thank you for tuning in, and remember, you are not defined by your productivity. Embrace the journey.
Hope you enjoy!
See you in a few weeks,
Much love 🥰


Email: [email protected]
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

Music: Skating On the Uppers by National Sweetheart

Hi friends! 

This episode is about the recent trip i took going round the west coast of scotland. Stopping off in Largs, the Isle of Bute, Glencoe, Fort William and going all around the isle of Skye. I started this episode with a little bit of background information on my accident as before i had my crash Skye was top of my list of places to visit and at points of my recovery i didnt know if it would be possible. I drove on roads that scared me shitless and had a friend join me who helped me with my disability and helped me to feel very accepted in who i am as a whole. More on disability shame and feeling like a burden in two weeks time.

Hope you enjoy!
See you in a few weeks,
Much love 🥰

Chapters:
Introduction: 00:00 - 08:52
Planning for the trip: 08:52 - 17:23
Day one: 17:23 - 30:28
Day two: 30:28 - 50:35
Day three: 50:35 - 1:00:00
Outro:  1:00:00 - 1:04:16
Email: [email protected]
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

Music: Skating On the Uppers by National Sweetheart

Hi friends! 

Today i decided to do a podcast episode talking about my love of poetry, some of my favourite poems, poets and sharing some poems from my own book at the end of the video. I am thinking about writing a second book, so if you would like them both listed on amazon to buy and read, leave a comment down below and it might give me the motivation to format the second book because right now its just in my notes app on my phone.

Book:
The Princess Saves Herself In this One - Amanda Lovelace
Eighteen Years - Madisen Kuhn
Trauma, Heartbreak and Healing - Becca (thats me)

Social Media Poets to check out:
https://www.instagram.com/poetryofdhiman
https://www.instagram.com/stephaniebennetthenry/
https://www.instagram.com/jennaececelia/

Hope you enjoy!
See you in a few weeks,
Much love 🥰

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod on Instagram + Tiktok

Music: Skating On the Uppers by National Sweetheart