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Talks with En

by En

Relationships Personal Journals

Season 2

He never told me he was married at first, but now i know.

S2 EP1 Topic: Being the other woman Trigger warning!! Sensitive topic. Backstory: He never said he was married, until recently. However, you have caught feelings and do not want to leave him and he has said he will eventually leave his wife. We do not condone any form of infidelity or breaking up of families, but these issues happen and the emotional and mental damage it causes for everyone involved is tragic. This is our own opinion and experiences shared, we are not professionals. This is also not a representation of our families or any third party. Please seek professional help if this episode is a trigger.

Season 1

Infertility within men & women and the effects is has- in some relationships

S01 EP20 Topic – Infertility within men and women Back story: A young woman sent in her personal struggle of being infertile and her husband of 15 years leaving her because of the hurt and pain of not being able to conceive a child. We need to normalise infertility within our community and become aware of these health issues and seek help and assurance of different options of being and becoming parents. This is our own opinion and experiences in this episode and it is not a representation of our families or any third party. Seek professional help if this episode is a trigger or if you’d like more information please contact your GP or visit https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/infertility

Dealing with a toxic mother in law

S01 EP19 Topic: Should I speak up to my mother in law when I am being belittled. Back story from a listener: my mother in law has an issue with me, and I do not know why as she states she doesn't but continues to put me down and my husband has addressed this issue, but she refuses to make amends so should I speak up or let him deal with it because I view it as being respected to my husband and is family if I keep quiet. This is our own opinion and experiences shared and not a reflection of our family or any third party. If you feel unwell due to traumatic experiences of domestic violence please seek professional help or contact police if in danger. Lifeline Australia 13 11 14

Part II - The ripple effect of Domestic Violence

S01 EP18 TRIGGER WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONTENT. Topic: The effects on the victim/s once you leave. Part 2 of episode 16: A listener suggested we share our opinions and experiences on domestic violence and how it effects the victim and their children once they leave. We are not a professionals, and these are our own thoughts, opinions and experiences and not a representation of our family or any third party. Any information taken from the podcast is at your own risk. However, if you continue to feel distressed please seek professional help or contact your local police. 1800 respect (Domestic Violence helpline) 1800 737 732 Link2home (Homelessness) 1800 152 152 Kids helpline 1800 551 800

The struggles of being a Pacific Islander in the closet

S01 EP17 Topic: The struggles of being a Pacific Islander in the closet, and the expectations of family, culture & religion. A listener sent a suggested topic to share our opinions on this topic as she has witnessed the effects of mental health on a close friend. These are our own opinions and experiences and not a representation of our family or any third party. Any information taken from this podcast is at your own risk.

Stop normalising Domestic Violence-its not a part of our culture

S01 EP16 TRIGGER WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONTENT. Topic: Domestic Violence within a relationship A listener suggested we share our opinions and experiences on domestic violence and how it has become culturally accepted and the effects it has on the victims and their families. We are not a professionals, and these are our own thoughts, opinions and experiences and not a representation of our family or any third party. Any information taken from the podcast is at your own risk. However, if you continue to feel distressed please seek professional help or contact your local police. White Ribbon Australia (Domestic Violence helpline) 1800 737 732

The pressures and challenges of being in a relationship with an overstayer

S01 Ep15 Topic: "Being in a relationship with an over-stayer" We acknowledge not all illegal immigrants or visitors from overseas find relationships for their citizenship, but our listener has suggested we share our own thoughts and opinions on the pressures and struggles when in a relationship with an over-stayer. This is our own experiences and opinions and not a representation of our families or any third party. We are not liable for any information taken from the podcast,

Infidelity: is the lack of respect, not the lack of love - Know the difference!

S01 EP 14 Topic: "I know he is cheating, but i cant leave him". Background story from a listener, she shared her story that her baby daddy is being unfaithful, but she cant leave him because of the children. and has asked us to share our thoughts and opinions on infidelity. However, we are not professionals, and these are our own opinions and experiences and whatever information taken from this podcast is at your own risk.

Part II -Recognizing Sexual abuse

S01 EP13 !!Trigger Warning!! Episode contains sexual abuse and sexual assault content. Topic: Sexual abuse among children A listener sent the following reply from the previous episode (12) about sexual assault and asked us to share our thoughts and opinions on sexual abuse among child/children and how we can recognize the signs of our children or a child being sexually abused. We are not professionals, and these are our own opinions and experiences and are not liable for what information you take from the podcast. However if you do continue to feel discomfort please seek professional help.

Why we placing a band aid on a wound that needs proper healing

S01 EP12 Topic: “What if you do say no, but he forces himself on you- and at that moment you just freeze” - listener reply to EP 07 Trigger warning!! Contains sexual assault and sexual abuse content. Sharing our own opinions and experience, and solely our own and not a representation of any third party or our families. We are also not professionals within this field, and any information taken from this episode is at your own risk. However, if you do continue to feel discomfort, please seek professional help. This episode is a topic that was suggested multiple times regarding the hidden truth behind the victims whom have suffered and continue to suffer from being sexually abused and sexually assaulted.This issue happens more often than we know nor want to address because of the fear of the unknown - this is something within the cycle that needs to be broken.

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