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Surviving Your Darkest Days: Keyanna's Story PT 2
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In part two of Keyanna's story, we dive deep into the darkest moments of her abusive relationship when isolation and control led to self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and her fight for survival.
• Keyanna describes how severe isolation and emotional abuse led to self-harm as she struggled with no resources or support system
• Her abuser weaponized her pain and mental health struggles against her, publicly shaming her instead of offering support
• After a violent physical assault where she was choked unconscious, Keyanna reached her breaking point
• Keyanna shares her suicide attempt and the complex emotions of feeling trapped with no escape
• Despite being hospitalized and revealing the abuse, her abuser was allowed to participate in her treatment meetings
• Her family ultimately helped end the relationship, though they had been unaware of the severity of the abuse
• Years later, Keyanna discovered her ex was imprisoned for attempting to murder another girlfriend
• Now nearly 11 years self-harm free, Keyanna views each day of recovery as reclaiming her freedom
• Her advice to others in abusive situations: find just one trusted person to tell your story to
If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. You are not alone, and help is available.
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Chapters
1. Trigger Warning and Episode Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Self-Harm and Escalating Abuse (00:05:47)
3. Living in Survival Mode (00:14:42)
4. Suicide Attempt and Hospitalization (00:27:37)
5. Failures of the Support System (00:42:15)
6. Finding Freedom and Recovery (00:54:40)
7. Closing Thoughts and Support Resources (01:04:14)
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