Reclaim Me

On Friday 8th of June 2007, I attended a sleepover with some friends. Never knowing that night was about to change my life.For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.au

Gena was seeking a new hobby in the form of self defence and martial arts. Little did she know this would be the start of a journey that would leather wondering "if I don't leave, either he will kill me, or I will kill myself" RESOURCES:For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.auFor advice and support in New Zealand please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 0800 543 354https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/lifeline-helplineFor assistance with Domestic and sexual abuse please contact Shine on 0508 744 633To reach the Thriver Project:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethriverproject/Website: http://thethriverproject.comIf you wish to share your story please contact Reclaim Me on instagram @reclaimmepod

Cathy Oddie shares her experiences of surviving two domestic abuse relationships and sexual assault by a stranger. This story highlights the importance of believing survivors, the major failiures that can occur in the system and the ripple effects caused by domestic abuse. This story also highlights the incredible determination and resilience of this wonderful human being. Cathy has now been an advocate for 13 years, and directly assisted in the Royal Commission into Family Violence, among MANY other things. Victim to Victor. RESOURCES:For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.auNational Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007www.ndh.org.auWIRE: 1300 134 130www.wire.org.auWomen’s Legal Services Australia: www.wlsa.org.au

Cathy Oddie shares her experiences of surviving two domestic abuse relationships and sexual assault by a stranger.This story highlights the importance of believing survivors, the major failiures that can occur in the system and the ripple effects caused by domestic abuse.This story also highlights the incredible determination and resilience of this wonderful human being. Cathy has now been an advocate for 13 years, and directly assisted in the Royal Commission into Family Violence, among MANY other things.Victim to Victor.RESOURCES:For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.auNational Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007www.ndh.org.auWIRE: 1300 134 130www.wire.org.auWomen’s Legal Services Australia: www.wlsa.org.auCathy OddieInstagram: @cathy_oddieLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-oddie-465b83155/Madeleine Heather Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ReclaimMe

In this episode, Harry shares his experience of sexual assault after a pride event in London. This discussion covers drug an alcohol use, consent, and coming to terms with assault when its not as 'clear cut' as the movies show.We discuss the mantra that its not no means no, its yes means yes, and the importance of gaining enthusiastic consent in sexual experiences. To see Harry's Gaymanity Instagram pagehttps://instagram.com/gaymanity?igshid=1ax569361p0z1To reach any of the Reclaim Me Episodes and relative links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ReclaimMeRESOURCES:For advice and support in England / UK please reach out to:SurvivorsUK - https://www.survivorsuk.org/This a uk, London based men's/male survivors support group, which does include trans and non-binaryRAINN- https://www.rainn.org/This a US based Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network for survivorsImpulse Group London - https://www.facebook.com/impulsegrouplondon/videos/2108570322613843/Consent discussion group based in the UK Daniel Sloss' stand-up show 'X' which ends with the discussion about rape and men's culpable responsibility.https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Sloss-X/dp/B07ZV7ZW4B?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplaceFor advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.auNational Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007www.ndh.org.auWIRE: 1300 134 130www.wire.org.auWomen’s Legal Services Australia: www.wlsa.org.au

Sophie shares her experience of sexual assault after being drugged at a party, and a subsequent domestic abuse relationship. From seeking help, to telling the truth in therapy we discuss life after abuse, and Sophies steps to create A Path 2 Courage.A Path to Courage Website: https://www.apath2courage.orgInstagram: @apath2courageTo reach any of the Reclaim Me Episodes and relative linksLinktree: https://linktr.ee/ReclaimMeRESOURCES:National American ResourcesNational Sexual Violence Resource Center - https://www.nsvrc.org/The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.RAINN- https://www.rainn.org/US based Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network for survivorsNational Hotlines - 855-484-2846 - Live chat option available on the websiteNational hotlines can help connect victims, survivors, and their support networks connect with local resources.For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.auNational Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007www.ndh.org.auWIRE: 1300 134 130www.wire.org.auWomen’s Legal Services Australia: www.wlsa.org.au

In this episode of Reclaim Me, i outline an abuse we seem to gloss over, and never really talk about. And that is abuse that occurs from a loved one that is not a family member or sexual partner. Yes, what happens when the abuser is your friend?I had a few years of living and travelling with my 'best friend' at the time. I thought i had met someone finally who truely understood me.Little did i know i was merely a pawn in her game of power, control, manipulation and mind games. Which left me seriously depressed and wondering if i was insane or not.To reach any of the Reclaim Me Episodes and relative linksLinktree: https://linktr.ee/ReclaimMeRESOURCES:For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.auNational Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007www.ndh.org.auWIRE: 1300 134 130www.wire.org.auWomen’s Legal Services Australia: www.wlsa.org.au

In this episode of Reclaim Me, Heather details her experience in a controlling and abusive relationship. Throughout this relationship Heather and her abuser developed a dependency on marijuana, and finally separated after over two years together.Following the relationship ending, her abusers controlling behaviours were spiked, and his obsession intensified. With a history of mental illness, the ending if a relationship, among many external factors - he chose to hurt Heather one last time as much as he possibly could.To contact Heather please see @the.heather.flower on instagram, or reach out via the Survivor Support Network on Facebook.For suicide assistance in the US please contact National suicide prevention lifeline: 800-273-8255To reach any of the Reclaim Me Episodes and relative linksLinktree: https://linktr.ee/ReclaimMeRESOURCES:For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.auNational Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007www.ndh.org.auWIRE: 1300 134 130www.wire.org.auWomen’s Legal Services Australia: www.wlsa.org.au

In this episode, survivor Charlotte details her ordeal of a violent sexual assault with a man she had met from a dating website. Through this story Charlotte details her experience reporting to the police, evidence collection, the justice system and aftermath.We discuss further the implications on work, life and relationships and how animals have helped Charlotte with processing her trauma.To reach CharlotteInstagram @charlotteellisofficial To reach any of the Reclaim Me Episodes and relative linksLinktree: https://linktr.ee/ReclaimMeRESOURCES:For advice and support in England / UK please reach out to:Rape crisis UKhttps://rapecrisis.org.uk/Equine Therapy https://equinetherapy.center/Equine Assisted Therapy https://beat-uk.com/The Glade https://www.theglade.org.uk/SurvivorsUK - https://www.survivorsuk.org/This a uk, London based men's/male survivors support group, which does include trans and non-binaryRAINN- https://www.rainn.org/This a US based Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network for survivorsFor advice and support in Australia please reach out to:For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.auNational Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007www.ndh.org.auWIRE: 1300 134 130www.wire.org.auWomen’s Legal Services Australia: www.wlsa.org.au