Ep 07 | Tarsh’s Story, Part 1: Groomed by Her Father, Failed by the System (TW: CSA & DV)

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The Wired Mama Diaries Podcast

Izzy and Bec

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Izzy and Bec is a raw and honest podcast about life, parenting, identity, and being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. Hosted by creatives and mums, it’s a space for unfiltered chats about everything from gentle-ish parenting to mental health, love, grief, and the little things that keep us going. It’s messy, meaningful, and full of heart. Come hang out with us as we figure it out, one chaotic story at a time.

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Ep 07 | Tarsh’s Story, Part 1: Groomed by Her Father, Failed by the System (TW: CSA & DV)

The Wired Mama Diaries Podcast

51 minutes 13 seconds

4 months ago

Ep 07 | Tarsh’s Story, Part 1: Groomed by Her Father, Failed by the System (TW: CSA & DV)

In this two-part series, Bec sits down with Tarsh - a survivor, a mother, and a woman whose story deserves to be heard.

In Part 1, Tarsh shares her early years: growing up without her biological dad, navigating a violent home with her first stepfather, and eventually reconnecting with her father at age 12.

What started as a hopeful reconnection became something far more devastating.By age 15, Tarsh was living in Tasmania with her father - and experiencing regular s*xual ab*se at his hands.

This episode explores the complexity of grooming, the impact of childhood trauma, and the deep failures of the systems meant to keep kids safe.

Tarsh's honesty is powerful, and her story is one that sheds light on experiences so many live through in silence.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood s*xual ab*se, grooming, domestic violence, and trauma.

Please listen with care and take breaks as needed.

💛 Need support? You’re not alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, domestic violence or needs a safe space to talk — here are some trusted, trauma-informed support services in Australia:

1800RESPECT (24/7 DV & sexual assault support)

📞 1800 737 732 | 💬 Online chathttps://www.1800respect.org.au/

Lifeline Australia (24/7 crisis support)

📞 13 11 14 | https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Kids Helpline (for young people aged 5–25)

📞 1800 55 1800 | https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Act for Kids (therapy & support for at-risk kids and families)https://www.actforkids.com.au/

Bravehearts (child sexual abuse prevention & support) https://bravehearts.org.au/

Raising Children Network (info + helplines for families)https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/services-support/services-families/child-sexual-abuse-helplines-and-services

QLife (LGBTQIA+ peer support service)

📞 1800 184 527 | 💬 Online chat https://qlife.org.au/

Services Australia: Family & Domestic Violence Support

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/family-and-domestic-violence

National Office for Child Safetyhttps://www.childsafety.gov.au/get-support

Department of Social Services – Child Protection

https://www.dss.gov.au/child-protection

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