Sexual Coercion with Allison Baxley

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