The Affair…with Anna Williamson

TW: This episode contains descriptions of domestic abuse and homicide, please listen with care.In 1992, Gemma was three years old when her father killed her mother after he discovered that she had had an affair. Her mother, Carol Quinton's name was dragged through the courts and her affair was cited as 'provocation' - which meant his charge was lowered to manslaughter and he was out of prison after two and a half years. As soon as he was released, Gemma put back into his care.Gemma has now broken away from her father and now wants to be her mothers voice. She wants people to learn from her experience and she wants to bring attention to Jade's Law, an important piece of legislation that needs voices and signatures via a petition.To find out more about the Children Heard and Seen charity, please see here:https://childrenheardandseen.co.uk/To Listen to a podcast on Jade's Law on the 'REAL' podcast, hosted by the producer of the Affair podcast, Naomi Channell, please see here:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3K3H7UVQe8wLMR9Pjx1uyw?si=ze2rqfRyRd6c7CKsHlRbqAApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-murder-of-jade-ward/id1616514570?i=1000743513393Amazon - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/eda6ce49-3f2e-4d87-be5e-b87cee62fdb6/real?ref=dm_sh_mm9w0hM9GPF7ieFN8cC4skdIOIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victimshttps://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for menhttps://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for menhttps://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for menhttps://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia

In this episode, Anna and Naomi catch up with Florence from Series 2, Episode 8 titled 'My Husband's Affair Tried to be my Friend'If you'd like to join us over on Patreon, you can do so here:www.patreon.com/theaffair

When Di's husband saw that she was struggling with her mental health, he suggested that she spoke to his best friend, who was also having his own struggles. But as they started to confide in each other, they crossed the line of friendship and entered into an affair. If you'd like to join us on Patreon, please see here:www.patreon.com/theaffair

In this episode of The Affair... What Happened Next? We hear from Claire who featured in Season 2, episode 6 with her episode titled 'I Discovered He Had A Secret Family'

When John was growing up, he knew that he was attracted to men, but he'd grown up around homophobia and suppressed his feelings, eventually marrying his childhood girlfriend. Years later, John told his wife that he wanted to explore his sexuality, something she agreed to. But things got complicated when he met a man on a gay dating app.... a man who was also married to a woman. If you'd like to join us over on Patreon, please find the link to our community here:www.patreon.com/theaffair

In this episode, Anna and Naomi get an update from Darcy, who appeared in season 1, episode 7 of The Affair... titled 'It was a toxic affair... but I loved him'.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of grooming and features conversation around abuse, please take care when listening.When Zoe was born, she was welcomed into the world by her mother and father and her two half siblings from her mothers previous relationship.But one day, her father and sixteen-year-old half sister left the family home and spent years estranged from Zoe and her mother.It wasn't until she was a teenager herself, that Zoe discovered the real reason that they left... Her father had started an 'affair' with her sister. And now as an adult, Zoe is full of questions and uncomfortable feelings surrounding her father and is here to talk to Anna to unpack her story in an attempt to understand her family history.If you'd like to join us over on Patreon, please see here:www.patreon.com/theaffairIf you have been affected by sexual abuse, please see the below organisations that offer support, advice and information:https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org - For people who have been the victim of sexual abuse (UK)https://www.rainn.org/ - Sexual Abuse Support USAhttps://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory - Sexual Abuse Support Australiahttps://www.rcni.ie/useful-links/ - Sexual Abuse Support IrelandIf you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:https://havendas.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UKhttps://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims https://safelives.org.uk/ - UKhttps://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Irelandhttps://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men https://sdvs.ie/ - Irelandhttps://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men https://www.lifewire.org/ - USAhttps://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australiahttps://mensline.org.au/family-violence/- Australia

In this episode, Anna and Naomi get an update from Margot, who appeared in season 1, episode 6 of The Affair... titled 'It's Not a Case of If He Will Leave... It's When'.

In this episode, Marie shares her story of infidelity and why she started an affair just one month after her wedding and whilst she was trying for a baby with her husband.If you'd like to join us over on Patreon, you can do so here:www.patreon.com/theaffair