I Thought I’d Met The One… Then He Threatened To Kill Me | Love Bombing, Coercive Control & Domestic Abuse
About this episode
Shauna shares her harrowing experience of falling into a relationship marked by love bombing and coercive control, revealing the complexities of leaving an abusive situation.
What starts as a fairy-tale romance quickly unravels into something far darker. When Shauna met the man she believed was her Prince Charming, she had no idea she was stepping into a world of deception, manipulation and coercive control. Behind the charm was a web of lies that would leave her questioning her reality, her safety and ultimately her survival. In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Becoming Lucy , hosts Lucy and Hana sit down with Shauna as she shares her story for the first time in full. From love bombing and hidden secrets to coercive control, physical violence and a devastating legal battle, Shauna reveals how abuse can hide in plain sight and why leaving is often far more complicated than people realise. Together, they explore the warning signs of abusive relationships, the impact of psychological manipulation, the realities of reporting domestic abuse, and how education became a lifeline in rebuilding her life. ⚠️ This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, coercive control, violence, miscarriage and trauma that some listeners may find distressing. If you’ve ever questioned whether something felt “off” in a relationship, this conversation could…
People in this episode
Hosts: Lucy Hodgkinson, Hana
Guest: Shauna
Topics covered
- Domestic Abuse
- Coercive Control
- Love Bombing
- Emotional Manipulation
- Physical Violence
- Red Flags in Relationships
- Survivor Advocacy
Keywords
- domestic abuse
- coercive control
- love bombing
- psychological manipulation
- reporting abuse
- survivor advocacy
- healing after trauma
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