About this episode

Maggy Wang and guest Nia Atasha discuss the early warning signs of intimate partner violence and share personal experiences related to abuse.

⚠ Content warning: This episode contains discussions of intimate partner violence, emotional and psychological abuse, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to AWAM's Telenita helpline: 📞 016-2374221 / 016-2284221 Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm. This episode is produced in support of YSL Beauty's Abuse Is Not Love program. ————————————————————————————————— 1 IN 3 WOMEN will experience violence by a partner in their lifetime. Many of them won't realize it. Maggy sits down with actress and model Nia Atasha ( @sleepylllama ) and Zaireen, a registered counsellor and services officer at AWAM , to talk about early warning signs of Intimate Partner Violence. It could be as subtle as silent treatment used as punishment, jealousy disguised as love, and control dressed up as care. Maggy and Nia also share their own experiences for the first time publicly. In this episode you'll learn: What intimate partner violence (IPV) means The 9 early warning signs of IPV and why it’s not always physical The difference between a toxic relationship and an abusive one Why victims stay even when they know…

People in this episode

Host: Maggy Wang

Guest: Nia Atasha

Topics covered

• intimate partner violence
• abuse awareness
• warning signs of abuse
• toxic relationships
• victim support
• personal experiences

Keywords

• abusive relationship
• emotional abuse
• psychological abuse
• self-harm
• suicidal ideation
• victim blaming
• toxic relationship
• supporting friends

Sponsors

YSL Beauty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AWAM

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