Young people experience the highest rates of relationship abuse of any age group, and a close friend is who they are most likely to ask for help. This series features conversations about toxic relationships between young women who stepped up to support their friends.
In Episode One, two young women who have never met before share their experiences of toxic relationships. Angie (25) discusses the abuse she faced, and how her friends helped her to leave. Rida (24) reflects on what she learned from her own painful mistakes when a series of her friends experienced controlling relationships.
Content warning: contains descriptions of relationship abuse and violence.
Highlights:
Angie and Rida talk about:
Help and resources:
The experiences Angie and Rida share are their own personal stories and opinions. For advice on the safest ways you can help your friends and support the #FriendsCanTell campaign, check out the resources at https://yourbestfriend.org.uk/podcast.
Transcript:
Available at https://yourbestfriend.org.uk/podcast.
Credits:
This podcast is brought to you by the Friends Can Tell campaign. It was created in collaboration with its guests by On Our Radar, and produced by Chris Walter, Chloe Cheeseman and Sarah Cuddon, with thanks to Feast Collective.
BSL-interpreted vodcasts of all episodes are also available on YouTube, thanks to film maker Will Hazell, editor Maria Pullicino, and accessibility support from the National Deaf Children’s Society and Diverse Signs.
Feedback:
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