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'Yes It’s Normal'

'Yes It’s Normal'

by Shelly Diprose

Mental Health Relationships

Season 1

Ep 5: It’s Normal to Struggle With Intimacy and Emotions, Even When You Love Your Partner

Loving someone doesn’t always make vulnerability easy, in fact for some, it makes it more difficult. Shelly explores the emotional impact of trauma in relationships - and how survivors can move toward trust and connection without abandoning their own pace or needs. Resources https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/ https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/ https://www.drasacs.org.uk Tell Us A Tail Ltd https://www.tellusatail.co.uk

Ep 4: It’s Normal to Have Sexual Problems After Abuse or Rape

Pain, disconnection, or difficulty with desire are natural after trauma. This episode offers validation and insight into why these struggles are common, and how healing can look different for everyone. Resources https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/ https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/ https://www.drasacs.org.uk Tell Us A Tail Ltd https://www.tellusatail.co.uk

Ep 3: It’s Normal to Turn On and Off Quickly

Hyperarousal, numbness, and emotional flipping are common after trauma. Shelly discusses how these patterns develop and how survivors can begin to understand and soothe their nervous systems without judgment. Resources https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/ https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/ https://www.drasacs.org.uk Tell Us A Tail Ltd https://www.tellusatail.co.uk

Ep 2: It’s Normal to Fantasise About Your Abuse or Rape

Fantasies are complex and often misunderstood. This episode explores how trauma and arousal pathways can become entangled - and why fantasies that echo trauma can be a way the mind tries to make sense of uncomfortable thoughts. Resources https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/ https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/ https://www.drasacs.org.uk Tell Us A Tail Ltd https://www.tellusatail.co.uk

Ep 1: It’s Normal to Experience Some Physical Arousal During Abuse or Rape

Arousal is a physiological response, not a sign of consent or enjoyment. This episode gently unpacks the confusion, shame, and biology behind why the body sometimes responds this way - and why that doesn’t make your trauma any less real. Resources https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/ https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/ https://www.drasacs.org.uk Tell Us A Tail Ltd https://www.tellusatail.co.uk

BONUS Episode. Mindfulness Body Scan

Join Shelly with this relaxing body scan to teach you how to be present in the body, be mindful and give your body the validation it deserves, just by being listened to. Find a safe, peaceful place where you will not be disturbed and just listen along. Perfection is not necessary here.