{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68f95377b61ac5dd7cb5f3da/6a6978f3928f102203213c3e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"93: Being Stranded at Sea During COVID and Escaping Coercive Control","description":"<p>Angela Harger Thompson moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting dreams, but soon after arriving, she was drugged, SAed, and strangled by a Hollywood producer who had offered her a job. Although she immediately reported the assault, underwent a forensic exam, and fully cooperated with law enforcement, prosecutors declined to file charges, leaving her to navigate the aftermath of SA, trauma, and a criminal justice system that offered no accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Hoping for a fresh start, Angela joined a sailing expedition across the Pacific Ocean just before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Stranded at sea for nearly 50 days before returning to a world in lockdown, she found herself trapped in an increasingly unhealthy relationship marked by emotional abuse, gaslighting, coercive control, and isolation. What began as an adventure quickly became another fight for her safety as years of harassment, legal battles, and a deeply personal documentary forced her to keep fighting long after reaching shore.</p><p><br></p><p>Angela’s Links:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/messengeroftruth?igsh=MWcyc3M2eHhxMTFleA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/messengeroftruth</a></p><p><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/angelaharger?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAdGRleATWD3lwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpzZgtm2UbltItDo62RkN1yiqRoWPByNsA8Wq-d32ei1ycXP9ZtWFxJ5ZbsYG_aem_4eV_Y8lRtKWYeq7saVnzPg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/angelaharger</a></p><p><a href=\"https://angelahargerproductions.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAdGRleATWD_dwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp4F_X0HqIIVMTX38dPuUnndvAaTa0amdnTyghDuuYNZo6I-_fKsdegqFUsOo_aem_n4lduoHSHNyt_57E2FQZsQ&amp;utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://angelahargerproductions.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Angela’s Book - Worst Tits Ever:</p><p><a href=\"https://a.co/d/0ie9HuRB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://a.co/d/0ie9HuRB</a></p><p><br></p><p>Angela’s Documentary - Quarantine at Sea: Trapped Halfway to Nowhere</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D33BPJMN?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D33BPJMN?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r</a></p><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><p>Crisis Text Line</p><p>741741</p><p><br></p><p>RAINN</p><p>24/7 confidential support, online chat &amp; hotline&nbsp;</p><p>1-800-656-HOPE</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the Monsters’ Socials:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters</a></p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care.</p><p><br></p><p>Topic: SA, Coercive Control, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting</p>","author_name":"Chell Bane"}