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Sep 2023
14m 11s

How Do I Tell Partners About My Trauma?

Nova Podcasts
About this episode

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode involves discussion of sexual abuse.

The question today is from a listener who'd like some guidance on how to share their history of sexual trauma with new partners.

If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au 

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CREDITS 
Executive Producer: Edwina Stott 
Audio Production: Adrian Walton 
Managing Producer: Elle Beattie 

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