On this episode of Club Rhubarb: After Hours, we explore the profound ways that domestic abuse echoes through a person’s life. Joined by guests Jason and Shaun, we move beyond the headlines to discuss the lived reality of those who grow up in high-conflict environments and how that experience acts as a "blueprint" for adulthood.

We dive deep into the cultural pressures facing the next generation, from the rise of toxic masculinity to the inescapable influence of social media. Jason and Shaun join us to offer a vital perspective on male allyship, discussing how online narratives can distort a young person’s view of relationships and why men must be part of the solution in protecting children.

If you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, resources and help are available at:

• Collaborative Women UK

  • Visit: www.collaborativewomen.co.uk

  • Our parent company providing safe housing.

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)

  • Call: 0808 2000 247 (24/7, Free & Confidential)

  • Visit: nationaldahelpline.org.uk

• Men’s Advice Line (Respect)

  • Call: 0808 801 0327

  • Visit: mensadviceline.org.uk

  • Confidential support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

• Respect Phoneline

  • Call: 0808 802 4040

  • A non-judgmental service for men looking to challenge and change their own abusive behaviors.

• Childline

  • Call: 0800 1111 (24/7, Free)

  • Visit: childline.org.uk

  • A safe space for children to talk about witnessing or experiencing abuse at home.

• The Mix

  • Visit: themix.org.uk

  • Helping under-25s navigate toxic masculinity, social media pressures, and mental health.

• NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)

  • Call: 0808 801 0331

  • Visit: napac.org.uk

  • Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse.

• Internet Matters

  • Visit: internetmatters.org

  • Resources to help protect young people from toxic online narratives and influencers.

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