Part 2 of 3 of the decline of a fairy-tale 'friends with benefits' situationship turned full blown relationship. I discuss in depth different elements of emotionally abusive intimate relationships with elements of coercive control and explore the psyche of narcissistic sociopaths. The constant push pull of me trying desperately to regain focus and normality in my final year of University whilst my then ex-boyfriend was more interested in trying to slowly discourage and gaslight me back into his control.
Domestic Abuse information and advice:
Refuge
https://www.refuge.org.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247
Women's Aid UK
https://www.womensaid.org.uk
Musical References:
Young Thug - JEFFREY https://open.spotify.com/album/7EpUpNUkkEGnaCvkcn1j4H
Missy Elliott - Supa Dupa Fly https://open.spotify.com/album/6UkdyvPElK6JDkyeRClbI2
Migos - Culture https://open.spotify.com/album/2AvupjUeMnSffKEV05x222
Cardi B - Gangtsa Bitch Music Vol. 2 https://open.spotify.com/album/47IM97GbpNyDREWlr2HtNM
Etta Bond - #Bad4Me https://open.spotify.com/album/76N74IIAic4X7LThS0ADKQ
Bob Marley: Deep Cuts Playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bob-marley-deep-cuts/pl.168393eab99e45ffad5bd19e4b750c09
RayBLK - Havisham https://rayblk.bandcamp.com/releases Durt https://open.spotify.com/album/1P29D0CPo7YeQnUUL13SEh
People Mentioned:
Ola - my second ex-boyfriend mentioned in episode 7
TJ - one night stand cum rebound
Eric - my first ex-boyfriend mentioned in episodes 1,3 & 6
Shaneece - a mutual friend of Eric who we met at college
Tia - childhood best friend
Julianne - a 'friend' from college
Binky and Kelly - University housemates
Lenka - University colleague who I met whilst working in the library
