When schoolteacher and former singer Trudi Burgess began a relationship with gardener Robert Easom, it seemed like a chance at happiness after the devastating loss of her husband. But behind closed doors, Robert slowly began to manipulate Trudi.
Over the course of eight years, Trudi would endure a relentless pattern of coercive control, intimidation, and escalating violence.
On 17 February 2025, everything reached a horrifying breaking point. When Trudi finally found the courage to say she was leaving, the man she trusted flew into a violent rage. Within minutes, an assault would leave her with a catastrophic injury that would change her life forever.
But Trudi is now sharing her story to help others and inspiring people across the world.
This is REAL.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-care-for-our-mum-trudi
If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here via my Patreon, thank you:
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If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:
https://havendas.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK
https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims
https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK
https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland
https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men
https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland
https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men
https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men
https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia
https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia
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