Reviews
This is an absolutely horrific / fantastic story, told openly by one of the main protagonists. At times the subject matter is challenging, but considering most of the victims participate in the pod, their bravery & honesty deserve the reward of people listening to the story, and hopefully...Read full review »
black rocko via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 06/02/24
I don’t know if you know this but I have a friend who is a nurse and she is an expert on this so she has been doing it with her me know and I know she
Bdotcsm via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/08/24
So moving and well produced.
vannaold via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 10/25/23
I cannot understand how you and your family are still functioning!! I am only halfway through your amazing podcast. What strength your family must have. You have stuck by each other. Good luck to you and your family.
Patrol boy via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 10/03/23
Thankyou for sharing. I live in Perth so I know exactly the places you were talking about.
monkinoz via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/08/23
Very well done. Narrative therapy in action, with not just the events exposed but the transformation of family members as the story unfolds. Family Medicine at its best. Thank you for sharing and encouraging the liberation that comes from truth telling and taking full responsibility, and...Read full review »
Ms Phine via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/01/23
Heart wrenching lay honest, beautifully told. Don’t miss this one.
NilouferWadia via Apple Podcasts · India · 03/18/23
Beautifully written/produced podcast. Thank you for your courage and honesty.
Carrie-May via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/26/23
A great balance between the personal story and credible information about sexual abuse in families. Highly recommend listening to eatery episode.
Sabra122 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/24/23
Seemed pretty good but the background music killed me, it ruined everything. Sometimes it dragged on with the “white washing” .. idk I couldn’t get through 2 episodes
JessieFromAdelaide via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 01/13/23
The narrators speak like they’re on sedatives…. Can’t listen - robotic voices are TERRIBLE. Ruins the podcast
@J_W via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 10/11/22
Wow! Inspirational- Truth telling from a brave & courageous woman.
rachellevelvet via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 10/03/22
Great narration, very well produced, excellent music choice. Casefile has consistently produced top notch podcasts. I hope this helped all of those involved in healing, and helps others who may be struggling with similar issues.
Dawn Hammy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/13/22
Stumbled onto this podcast and couldn’t stop listening until the final act. An intelligent and emotionally honest presentation of disturbing and hard to confront happenings. Very well done and highly recommended.
Soozoo11 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/10/22
Gripping, brilliant, heartbreaking yet uplifting and hopeful.
Melbourne Dinsdale via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/23/22
Not sure what the heck I just listened to… But the narrator has an amazing voice. She needs to do ASMR.
Sir Smacks Alot via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/18/22
Self indulgent take on immoral behaviour.. please don’t impose this rubbish on a pretty sensible audience .. excuses breed contempt .. main stream sensible Australians realty find this dialogue down right tedious.
midagebloke via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 01/30/22
Very well narrated
ggggghhhhhhjjkkoihhh via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/13/21
Excellent podcast. I wish it could be ongoing.
Kyoostar1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/09/21
This was a powerful, honest and important story, beautifully told. I wish all of the family the very best. What an incredible tale of survival, resilience and bravery and an important warning and reminder to us all about open communication in families and communities and the safety of our children.
Rainsmellsawesome via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/19/21
Raquel O’Brien, thank you for your courage, and thank you for educating the world through this hard and often ‘swept under the rug’ conversation. “The silence isn’t broken until everyone has spoken.”
NikoleMenardd via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/08/21
this was difficult to listen to, but as a survivor of child sexual abuse and seeing how it impacted my own life, I could really empathize with Raquel, Gabriel, Glenn. Listening to their stories and how it followed them throughout their lives and then finding their path to healing felt......Read full review »
Lonnie-lola via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/23/21
I couldn’t stop listening to this podcast. You tell your story and that of your family so very well Racquel. So many different aspects of thought to look at the events through. Thank you for your honesty. You are so honest, it blows me away! I will be thinking about this podcast for a very long...Read full review »
strathfieldsaye via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/11/21
One of the less positive reviews stated they were bothered by the narrators lack of ability to outright blame the abusers. As a victim of familial abuse myself it takes years to process this let alone doing that while other members of the family try to cover it up or don’t believe you. This is an...Read full review »
mlawww via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/24/21
This story was emotional for me. The courage she had to tell her family story was very courageous. Thank you for sharing.
C1ndy1es via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/21/21
Thank you for sharing. I admire your honesty and openness.
matilda65 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/17/21
Beyond courageous. I can’t actually believe when I just heard. Of course I believe her but I really cannot imagine. I truly hope she finds lasting peace and happiness.
gspeak777 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/27/20
I am so glad I stumbled upon your podcast. It has been very emotionally moving for me, confronting and painful and raw with this beautiful undertone of knowing how much love and support there is between you (Raquel) and your family, and to know you have persevered through such trauma and pain to...Read full review »
reez_world via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 10/21/20
I admire Raquel’s ability to honestly confront so much trauma head-on. She explains details so hard to navigate back through and does so in a way that is so eloquent, I had to remind myself she was only 25. The best and hardest part for me was her addressing how she had become implicit in the...Read full review »
Meow Along via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/17/20
I can now understand and accept that what happened to me over 60 years ago was not my fault. Raquel has told her story in such way that for me it has been better than any of the therapy I have experienced. To date I have only ever been able to speak of my anger & the chaos in my life. Never...Read full review »
Ronnie & Reggie via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/12/20
Thank you for taking so much time to inform us of hidden abuse. You have done a formidable job. It was really interesting and eye opening. I wish you all the good things and luck in the world ❤️
Laluna666666 via Apple Podcasts · Norway · 08/10/20
This is a great podcast, found myself in tears quite the number of times. Has made me make an app with a trauma psychologist to get the help I need. Wish your family so much happiness in the future.
Tommogirl via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 08/09/20
Thank you for using your voice to bring the issue of sexual abuse to the surface. It gives so much strength to others!
Joshua1:5 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/24/20
A truly raw, real, and beautiful exploration of a difficult past for this young woman and her entire family. So important to hear, and so important to have been said out loud. Bravo to you all, and especially to Raquel for taking ownership of her place in the cycle as both a victim and an abuser.
CFicken via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/09/20
This was one of the best and most interesting podcasts that really taps into the effect of abuse and the power of overcoming. It moved me. I was sad when it came to an end. Very powerful!
Princess Di 34 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/08/20
Pretty raw lived experiences of an extended family unit. Hopefully intense stories like this will increase trauma informed care, reduce child trauma, and reduce victim stigma. I was interested throughout the short series and am grateful for the bravery of all the individuals featured in this...Read full review »
VeganRN via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/02/20
I guess if your a Casefile fan you like facts and unbiased, professional reporting and so silent waves is very different to that. It’s a narrative that is emotive and subjective- a totally different style.
The Hackattacks via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 06/24/20
Such a brave family sharing their courageous and well told story of real life issues which are usually kept in secret. This will help so many people.
elysee_cm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/22/20
What an awesome podcast, what an awesome and important story to be told. Thanks to the whole family for sharing your experiences. Love from Germany, Tom
DerWaldgeist via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 06/13/20
This is an incredibly eye opening story filled with a devastating series of events that unfolded for this family but the love and strength between the siblings and mother is incredible. It discusses so many complex impacts of abuse. I cannot fathom why people would criticise the narrator’s voice...Read full review »
isarahjane93 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 06/07/20
Was a difficult story to listen to but really interesting and opened my eyes! I LOVE how you owned your anger! What a story ! Well done ❤️
Krisandcoorubpopgusmad01 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 06/06/20
What a tragic story but so moved by the strength of all your family. Thank you for sharing this remarkable story. I hope all your family goes on to have exciting and rewarding lives. Joanna.
mainge1976 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 06/05/20
The story was interesting and hard to listen to, which I think was good (based on the subject matter), but the hosts delivery sounds extremely tired and bored. This was so distracting that it made it difficult to focus on the subject. I respect her and her families ability to be open about their...Read full review »
poddhead via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/26/20
Raquel’s calm and purposeful narration of the chaotic, catastrophic story of the impact of her father on her family’s life brings some balance to a harrowing tale that is beautifully told. Be prepared for some honest, heartfelt revelations by a well-adjusted family unit who have survived some...Read full review »
Woodsy Woods via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/25/20
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