Real Stories
Reading about someone’s lived experience can provide us with better understanding and insight. Discover a range of real experiences of various types of elder abuse.
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Daphne's story about an abusive husband
Daphne had experienced physical, sexual, emotional and verbal abuse from her husband for many years.
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Peter's story about capacity and financial abuse
Andrew begins a deliberate campaign to convince his father, Peter, he is losing his ‘marbles’.
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Beatrice's story about sexual abuse
Ella notices that her mother is withdrawn and depressed. Beatrice talks about how controlling her husband is and that he frequently forces her to have sex with him.
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Shauna's story about an abusive adult child at home
Shauna's son, Patrick, moved back home with her after her husband died. Her son has substance abuse issues and is physically and psychologically abusive towards her.
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Lucy & Peter's story about an abusive adult child at home
Mary asked her parents if her family could stay for a few weeks while they found a rental property. It became clear they were making no attempts to find alternative accommodation.
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Clarice's story about getting the abuse to stop
Clarice wants the abuse to stop but is afraid to say something.