About this episode
The episode explores the chaotic aftermath of Alfred's 80th birthday as his family's concerns about Maura's unpredictable behavior grow.
Alfred’s 80th birthday should have been a celebration. Instead, it marked the start of the chaos. As Maura’s behaviour becomes more unpredictable, his family fears what will come next. To their horror, Alfred asks a handyman to install bolts inside his bedroom door. This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you live in the UK and require support, there are a number of helplines listed on the UK Government website that can help, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Alfred, Maura, Always True Crime
Topics covered
- domestic abuse
- coercive control
- family dynamics
- mental health
- birthdays
Keywords
- domestic abuse
- coercive control
- family
- birthday
- mental health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UK Government
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