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 -...