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Aug 2024
30m 4s

Welcome to Paradise | EP 1: One of Those...

CBC
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Ready to reveal her longest-held secret, Anna Maria Tremonti talks to her therapist about a trauma from 40 years ago that’s the source of shame and self-loathing. She’s reported on gender-based violence many times as a journalist, including from war zones – but this time, she’s telling her own story. If you or someone you know is affected by intimate partner violence, you can find a list of resources here. Click here for transcripts of this series.

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Welcome to Paradise | EP 2: See What You Made Me Do
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