Surviving Attempted Murder-Suicide

CW: This episode contains descriptions of DV, SA, suicide, and attempted murder.

The cycle of abuse involves four stages: tension building, an explosive incident of abuse, a reconciliation or honeymoon phase, and a calm period. It's a pattern that repeats, making it difficult for victims to leave due to intermittent periods of calm and promises of change. Recognizing this pattern is essential for breaking free from abusive relationships and seeking help.
Seeking help is a vital step towards reclaiming control and building a life free from fear. Importantly, reaching out for support is not a sign of weakness, but a brave act of self-preservation. Friends, family, shelters, helplines, and professional organizations offer resources to aid victims in escaping the cycle of abuse. They provide emotional assistance, safety planning, legal guidance, and a path towards healing. Breaking the silence and seeking help can provide a lifeline towards a future marked by safety, empowerment, and renewed hope. No one deserves to endure abuse, and by seeking help, survivors take the first step towards reclaiming their lives.

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Resources & Help:
https://www.joinonelove.org/get-help/
https://www.thehotline.org/

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00:00 Background & relationships
08:00 Meeting Zac
10:00 Relationship progresses
15:20 Zac moves away, tries to get her back
20:30 Zac moves back
21:25 Begins controlling her
22:40 Gets pregnant, Zac starts dealing weed
24:20 Verbal abuse begins
26:30 Physical abuse
35:00 Gabrielle moves back in with her mom
37:50 Reoccurring dream & bad energy of apartment
39:50 Giving birth
44:50 Moving back in together, spousal SA
49:50 Zac has her followed
51:30 Zac gets arrested, develops paranoia, drug habit worsens
55:00 Zac gets charged with domestic abuse
57:00 He attempts suicide
1:00:00 Gets an emergency custody order & taking action against him
1:04:00 They meet up, she gets drunk
1:07:00 He says he’ll take her home, attacks her
1:11:20 The incident
1:16:20 Police treatment
1:22:20 Aftermath
1:33:20 Current fiancé & life now
1:40:00 Concluding thoughts