Hannah Barnard

The Trauma of Abuse

Hannah Barnard

  • Mother Diaries and Prejudice against mothers

Mother Diaries and Prejudice against mothers

Thursday 15th July 2021

Hannah Barnard explores prejudices against UK mothers and abuse victims, highlighting systemic failures and abusers' tactics in this compelling episode.
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The Trauma of Abuse
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Motherhood Under Fire: The Silent Struggles of UK Mothers

So perhaps we need to start looking at protections for citizens themselves, against, you know, health or care providers or public service providers who are perhaps discriminating against them and not listening to them, because they are simply mothers, or mothers who are not, don't happen to be married or don't happen to be in a relationship with the man who they conceived a child with.
What happens when the very systems meant to protect mothers and abuse victims turn a blind eye? In this episode of 'The Trauma of Abuse', Hannah Barnard tackles the deep-seated prejudices against mothers in the UK. She paints a vivid picture of the hostile attitudes mothers face from unaccountable services and the manipulative tactics abusers use to undermine their victims. From the discrimination against pregnant women to the uphill battles single mothers endure, Hannah leaves no stone unturned.
Forced adoption, a harrowing reality for many, is also on the table, alongside the struggle for accessible contraception and the dismissive attitudes from public service staff. Hannah underscores the critical role of documentation in abuse cases, highlighting how lies are often wielded as weapons by abusers. This episode isn't just a discussion; it's a call to action for better protections against discrimination and a louder voice for victims.
If you're looking to understand the intricate challenges faced by mothers and abuse survivors, this episode is a compelling listen.