Sexual Coercion with Allison Baxley

What Lies Buried: Uncovering Abuse with Karly Latham

In this gripping episode of What Lies Buried, host Karly Latham welcomes Allison Baxley, a talented writer from Medium, to share her harrowing experience with emotional and sexual abuse within a 22-year marriage. Allison bravely recounts the escalating abuse, the financial control, and the horrifying moments that led her to realize she was a victim of marital rape.

Through Allison's story, listeners will gain insight into the complexities of abuse, the courage it takes to leave, and the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional and psychological manipulation. This episode is a powerful reminder that support and justice are crucial for survivors.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of abuse, including sexual coercion and domestic violence, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please proceed with caution.

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https://medium.com/@baxleyallisonw Allison Baxley on Medium

https://medium.com/@karly-latham/sexual-coercion-e643a72b197f Sexual Coercion article

00:00 Introduction to What Lies Buried 01:16 Meet Allison Baxley: A Story of Escalating Abuse 03:33 Financial Control and Emotional Manipulation 07:51 Realization and Recognition of Domestic Violence 12:38 Sexual Coercion and Marital Rape 19:44 The Struggle for Autonomy and Peace 37:27 The Decision to Seek Justice 47:36 Discovering the Deleted Email 50:09 Family Vacation Nightmare 52:18 Revealing the Abuse to Friends and Family 54:21 Deciding to Leave 01:09:18 The Healing Journey Begins 01:11:11 Therapeutic Techniques and Hypnosis 01:26:16 Final Words and Advice