Episode 52: Domestic Abuse (Part 2)

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How do you recognize abuse? Can men be victims of domestic violence? In this episode, Aya and Josh continue their discussion on domestic abuse in context of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial as they explore the cycle of abuse, signs of abuse, history of abuse, characteristics of abuse victims, power dynamics, misogynistic vitriol, believing survivors, spotting deception (body language/behavior analysis), false accusations, the plausibility of mutual abuse, abuse of the #MeToo movement itself, and Josh and Aya's own experiences with domestic abuse (Josh's parents, Aya's friends and volunteer work). [CW // physical abuse, emotional abuse]