Twenty five years ago Sue's life changed forever.

Unexpectedly and suddenly, she found herself on a murder charge. How does a person cope with this kind of 'life shock'? The unexpected collision point which takes over your life and leaves its mark indefinitely?

In this episode, Sue talks about the traumatising events that led to her arrest, how it completely blindsided her, and the ways in which she managed to begin healing and find her way back to herself.

In this Episode

• The under recognised stresses of living with another's addiction
• Navigating a major 'life shock'
• Learning to forgive
• Finding yourself again after life-changing events
• Transcending emotional scars to help others

Mentioned in this Episode

Life Shocks by Sophie Sabbage - book

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Episode information

Music by Grant McLachlan

Resources

Worldwide

International Domestic Violence Resource Guide 2021

UK

Refuge - National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Citizens Advice - Help for domestic violence and abuse

Victim Support - Help for domestic abuse

NHS - Getting help for domestic violence and abuse

Controlled, Abused and Criminalised - BBC Sounds 'File on 4' story

Adfam - Help for families dealing with drug and alcohol addiction

Al Anon - Family group support alcohol addiction, drug addiction and addictive behaviours

Prisoners’ Families Helpline - Support (England and Wales only)

Partners of Prisoners - Support to family and offenders

Carers UK - Support for carers

Samaritans - FREE Help - Tel: 116 123, E: [email protected]

NHS Depression Support Groups

NHS Mental Health Services

The British Psychology Society - Find a Psychologist

Australia

1800 Respect - National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service

Lifeline - How to get help for domestic and family violence

White Ribbon Australia - List of helplines for domestic abuse

Bars Between - Support organizations in Australia and NZ

Community Restorative Centre - Help to prepare for prison and court dates

Beyond Blue - Mental health support

Headspace - National Youth Mental Health Foundation with support services

The Black Dog Institute - Medical health resources, services and research

SANE Australia - Counselling support, Tel: 1800 187 263 (10am - 10pm)

Alcohol and Drug Foundation - Help and Support Services

USA

National Domestic Violence Helpline - Domestic violence support

National Institute of Mental Health - A range of helplines

American Psychologist Association - Psychologist Finder

OR contact medical/legal/law enforcement in your country.