EPISODE · Mar 3, 2025 · 29 MIN
Myth Busting
from Too Into You · host Women's Aid
On this episode, the Too Into You team - Mary and Madeline - break down myths and misconceptions about abuse. We’ll be answering questions like: - Does abuse go both ways? - Why didn’t they just leave? - Is abuse just physical? Remember, if you are worried about your own or a friend’s relationship: • Call Women’s Aid 24Hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900. • Chat for support at toointoyou.ie Both are completely free and confidential. Take the Relationship Quiz to see if yours is healthy or not: https://www.toointoyou.ie/relationships/quiz/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:13 Introduction 02:08 Myth: Abuse only happens to older, married people 04:07 Myth: “They were just drunk” 06:25 Myth: Abuse is just physical 07:04 Myth: Online abuse is not serious 10:14 Myth: Physical abuse is the most serious form of abuse 11:38 Myth: “They’re just protective and care about me” 14:14 Myth: Women make up sexual abuse 13:36 Myth: Abuse can go both ways 20:19 Myth: If it’s that bad you can just leave 27:09 Myth: No one will believe you 28:37 Myth: You’ll never find love again
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On this episode, the Too Into You team - Mary and Madeline - break down myths and misconceptions about abuse. We’ll be answering questions like: - Does abuse go both ways? - Why didn’t they just leave? - Is abuse just physical? Remember, if you are worried about your own or a friend’s relationship: • Call Women’s Aid 24Hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900. • Chat for support at toointoyou.ie Both are completely free and confidential. Take the Relationship Quiz to see if yours is healthy or not: https://www.toointoyou.ie/relationships/quiz/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:13 Introduction 02:08 Myth: Abuse only happens to older, married people 04:07 Myth: “They were just drunk” 06:25 Myth: Abuse is just physical 07:04 Myth: Online abuse is not serious 10:14 Myth: Physical abuse is the most serious form of abuse 11:38 Myth: “They’re just protective and care about me” 14:14 Myth: Women make up sexual abuse 13:36 Myth: Abuse can go both ways 20:19 Myth: If it’s that bad you can just leave 27:09 Myth: No one will believe you 28:37 Myth: You’ll never find love again
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