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Girl In The Cupboard
The title reflects that I spent most of my childhood hiding in my bedroom cupboard, to keep safe but also to hide from the world, I loved and I hated that cupboard equally, but it was to become my safe space and without it I dont think I would be here. I talk about all the things that has happened to me growing up to adult life, racism, bullying, abuse mentally & physically by parents & others. My own mental health and struggles. I will share with you stories of growing up in a mix raced single mum family who had her own a fascinating story of her own, losing her to mental illness, the hig...
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Episodes
Episode 24 - Bruises to the eye at under 3 years of age 26.01.2024 23:59
Sit on the sofa with me a I read doctors notes that confirm bruises and suspected cruelty, public hitting me at school and racism all before I was 6 Dry January breaks for a glass of red tonight as i finish reading these notes - sorry Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like...
Episode 23 - 15 years old and being homeless for the 1st time 26.01.2024 21:14
Jan 26th January Walk with me and the doggie, today I talk about leaving home at 15 and being homeless for the 1st time. Dry January continues. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like the episode so I know you are a real person :) Contact me with any questions, will addres...
Episode 22 - Using alternatives to loo roll, I was the smelly kid at school 25.01.2024 13:24
Jan 25th January Walk with me and the doggie today, I talk about how scared I am to contact social services. Money struggles continue having to use alternatives for loo roll and being the smelly child at school Dry January continues. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like t...
Episode 21 - Should I request my files from social services 24.01.2024 17:12
Jan 24th January Walk with me and the doggie today, I talk about how I need to know the answers so do I request my records from social services? its either going to solve the mystery or make things worse. Dry January continues. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like the e...
Episode 20 - I think she lied all my life 23.01.2024 15:33
Jan 23nd January Walk with me and the doggie as I dissect yesterdays episode and tell you how I coped Dry January continues. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like the episode so I know you are a real person :) Contact me with any questions, will address then in the next e...
Episode 19 - Found the medical records, I was not even 3 years old. 22.01.2024 21:22
Jan 22nd January I sit on my sofa today and read you my medical report to social services, sorry got really upset reading it out. I think if this was now I would have been in care. Had my cheat drinking day, had 3 wines, hangaxiety big time next day, back on dry January thank goodness! Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each...
Episode 18 - She tried to kill herself 20.01.2024 10:42
Jan 20th January Walk with me today as I talk about the guilt of being invited to a friends house for tea and the worry of mum trying to kill herself Day 20 not drinking! Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like the episode so I know you are a real person :) Contact me with...
Episode 17 - Finding the basics, food, electricity & school warm milk! 19.01.2024 14:12
Jan 19 th January Walk with me today as I talk about our struggles to fund the basics like food, electricity, washing in cold water and school warm milk! Day 19 not drinking! although i had a sip! Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like the episode so I know you are a real pe...
Episode 16 Crab paste & egg sandwiches 18.01.2024 19:15
Jan 18 th January Walk with me today as I tell you about my life at the new school. Day 18 not drinking! Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like the episode so I know you are a real person :) Contact me with any questions, will address then in the next episode if I can : gi...
Episode15 - They spat at us on our way to school 18.01.2024 16:42
Jan 17th Thank you so much Walk with me today as I tell you about about my first day at the new school, talking about it today made me cry so apologies for the sniffles Day 17 not drinking! Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you could subscribe & like the episode so I know you are a real person...
Episode 14 - She threw my xmas dinner at him 16.01.2024 19:09
Jan 16th Thank you so much! Over 9k views! Walk with me today as I tell you about the day of my Xmas dinner being thrown at my dad on paper and a pop up message from an aunty long forgotten from the other side! Day 16 not drinking! Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you give me a like so I know your...
Episode 13 - She told us to steal his bag of cash 15.01.2024 16:51
Jan 15th Thank you so much! Over 8k views! Today I talk about being used as mums pawns in her struggle to cope with her separation. Dealing with mums Agoraphobia and going to court with mum as a 7/8 year old fighting to get more then 50p per month maintenance from dad on paper. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would b...
Episode 12 - New start and new beginnings 12.01.2024 14:05
Jan 12th Jan A new school and a new home, with hope of a new beginnings Day 12 not drinking, but today I want to. Stay safe and happy. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you give me a like so I know your a real person and even a subscribe! Contact me with any questions, will address then in the nex...
Episode 11 - This is harder then I thought it would be 11.01.2024 13:59
Jan 11th Jan This has been a tough story to tell, Ive no other words today Day 11 not drinking, but today I want to. Stay safe and happy. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you give me a like so I know your a real person and even a subscribe! Contact me with any questions, will address then in the n...
Episode 10 Iam going to contact the other side for info 10.01.2024 14:23
Jan 10th Jan Ive decided to contact the dad on paper ex siblings, might be a bad thing I dont know, hoping it will give me clarity on timeline as its whirling around in my head. Day 10 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you give me a like so I know y...
Episodes 9 - Mum fell down the stairs drunk on Xmas eve playing Santa in her red dress 09.01.2024 14:37
Jan 9th Jan So to tell my story, I do have to tell my mums. I am telling you the memories of my mum and how she's remembered it, however yesterday I did research and it does look like its true. Day 9 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you give m...
Episode 6 - Dad on paper fathered child with underage girl 08.01.2024 9:53
Jan 8th Jan This journey is having so many twist and turns, I dont know who to believe now, finding stuff mum has written is a bit topsy turvy and upsetting. Day 8 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you give me a like so I know your a real person and...
Episode 7 - Mum working heavily pregnant, running away from stepfather 08.01.2024 15:49
Jan 7th Jan Join my run today while I talk about my mum stuck in a run down house with two small kids, cold and hungry while dad on paper had dinners at his mums. I also talk about how running saved me. Day 7 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Dont forget to go back to the other episodes or just one might seem a bit odd! they are only 10 mins ish each. Would be grateful if you g...
Episode 6 - part 2 say hello to the alpacas 07.01.2024 10:38
Jan 7th Jan I could not upload yesterday, silly tech issue, so did another day 6 this has a little more then the original so a bonus epsiode Day 7 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Contact me: girlinthecupboardpodcast@gmail.com Samaritans if you need just someone to talk to 116 123 everyone deserves to be listened to Samaritans if you need just someone to talk please know you are...
Episode 6 - Pregnant, Alone and the haunted house 06.01.2024 15:49
Jan 6th Jan Come with me on my run today - Today mum is pregnant, married the man we call the dad on paper and the haunted house Day 6 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Contact me: girlinthecupboardpodcast@gmail.com Samaritans if you need just someone to talk to 116 123 everyone deserves to be listened to. Contact me by email girlinthecupboardpodcast@gmail.com Samaritans if you...
Mum & I went into foster as kids 05.01.2024 12:24
Jan 4th. Come with me on my walk today navigating flood water of last nights storm, today I talk about mum and I being fostered out. Day 4 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Contact me: girlinthecupboardpodcast@gmail.com Samaritans if you need just someone to talk to 116 123 everyone deserves to be listened to. Samaritans if you need just someone to talk please know you are never...
Mum leaves foster care, packs a bag and into the world on her tod. 05.01.2024 12:43
Jan 5th Jan Come with me on my walk today - Today mum left foster and went into the big bad world on her own. Day 5 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Contact me: girlinthecupboardpodcast@gmail.com Samaritans if you need just someone to talk to 116 123 everyone deserves to be listened to. Samaritans if you need just someone to talk please know you are never alone call 116 123 eve...
Twins stayed with dead grandmother for days before calling someone 03.01.2024 11:28
Jan 3rd. Come with me on my walk where today with my stubborn dog as I talk about my grandparents dying. How the twins stayed with their mum on their own for 3 days before calling the authorities. Day 3 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy. Contact me: girlinthecupboardpodcast@gmail.com Samaritans if you need just someone to talk to 116 123 everyone deserves to be listened to. Sama...
The cupboard explained 02.01.2024 12:31
2nd January 2024 Today I start at the beginning with mums story & explain the title of the podcast more. Apologies for the little part of wind noise, it was a bit blowy on the dog walk! Thank you for all the emails, iam gob smacked how quickly this has reached people, happy to answer any question's you have. Day 2 not drinking Have a good day, stay safe and happy Contact me: girlinthecu...
A little intro. 01.01.2024 4:00
Happy new year and the launch of my new podcast. A tiny intro today, just to let you know what I will be chatting about. I am not sure if anyone will listen to this, if you do let me know! Day 1 not drinking Contact me: girlinthecupboardpodcast@gmail.com Samaritans if you need just someone to talk to 116 123 everyone deserves to be listened to. Samaritans if you need just someone to talk plea...
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