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Welcome to Paradise
Love, marriage… and a secret history of trauma. Anna Maria Tremonti has been keeping her past a secret for over 40 years. As one of Canada’s most respected journalists, she has a reputation for being fearless and hard-hitting. She’s reported from some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. But none were as immediately threatening as life at home. In her early 20s, she fell in love with a man who seemed worldly and charming. Behind closed doors he was incredibly violent. They were only married for a year but the consequences of the abuse have lasted a lifetime. This is the first...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 1,504 ratings
Amazing!
Such an amazing podcast about a very important subject matter. So well made, everyone needs to listen to get an understanding of the complexities of domestic violence and coercive control.
LincKym via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 08/29/24
Wow
As a 41-year-old who finally spoke to a therapist regarding being molested at a very young age, I relate to this too much. I let myself become a victim to more abuse as I grew up. I didn’t tell ANYONE about what happened to me until I was an adult, pregnant with my first daughter. The guilt of...Read full review »
Kelseybolen via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/14/24
Profound
I found this podcast both profound & courageous. I believe it is imperative to help ourselves, to be transparent & to be unashamed of our life experiences. Highly recommend!
LaPicosita via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/23/24
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