Chapter

Recognizing Abuse in a Relationship
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15:07 - 23:23 (08:15)

The speaker reassures those in abusive relationships that they are not alone and encourages them to seek help. They also discuss the topic of meeting the family in a relationship.

Clips
Tara is excited to bring Marcus into her family, as it's one of the most important things to her, and she tells them that he feels like the first man she's ever truly loved.
15:07 - 18:39 (03:31)
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Relationships
Summary

Tara is excited to bring Marcus into her family, as it's one of the most important things to her, and she tells them that he feels like the first man she's ever truly loved.

Chapter
Recognizing Abuse in a Relationship
Episode
MURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
Podcast
Crime Junkie
Isolation is one of the earliest signs of abuse in a toxic relationship because it creates dependence on the abuser and makes it harder to seek help.
18:39 - 19:53 (01:13)
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Domestic violence
Summary

Isolation is one of the earliest signs of abuse in a toxic relationship because it creates dependence on the abuser and makes it harder to seek help. Abusers often use this tactic first, chipping away at a victim's independence until they are alone and isolated.

Chapter
Recognizing Abuse in a Relationship
Episode
MURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
Podcast
Crime Junkie
The speaker offers support and encouragement for those in abusive relationships and struggling with substance abuse, emphasizing that they are not alone and encouraging them to seek help and reconnect with loved ones.
19:53 - 23:23 (03:29)
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Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence
Summary

The speaker offers support and encouragement for those in abusive relationships and struggling with substance abuse, emphasizing that they are not alone and encouraging them to seek help and reconnect with loved ones.

Chapter
Recognizing Abuse in a Relationship
Episode
MURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
Podcast
Crime Junkie