30-Domestic Violence MURDERED: Kirsty Wilkinson
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Every life has a story worth telling, and today we honor Kirsty Wilkinson, whose dreams of modeling and a brighter future were cruelly stolen by domestic violence and murder. I peel back the layers of a relationship that glowed with promise but was plagued by darkness, revealing how Kirsty's vibrant spirit was overshadowed by the abusive control of her husband, Paul Grabham. As I detail the harrowing events leading to her tragic end, this episode stands as an urgent call to recognize and act upon the red flags of domestic abuse before they turn fatal.
We also pay tribute to Kirsty's legacy as I read the intimate words of her own journal, sharing a poignant poem that captures the essence of motherhood—its sorrows, joys, and the indelible bonds it forges. Join me on this emotional journey and be reminded that no one should navigate the path of domestic struggle alone; we're here to offer a voice to the voiceless and a community of unwavering support.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o29inJCuGs
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/my-daughter-murdered-husband-now-24510424
Through a Mother’s Tears by Cathy Broomfield
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If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.
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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe
Chapters
1. Kirstie Wilkinson (00:00:00)
2. 'My Mom (00:15:33)
42 episodes