For my true story, I have chosen a story close to my own heart. Under request of those involved, all who feature within the story will be given pseudonyms.
I will be telling the story of John Summers, his experience in a highly abusive relationship, and his reflections on how the relationship has affected his current mental health and more recent relationships. Prior to the incident, John was a perfectly normal teenage boy. He achieved all A grades at GCSE level, he had a strong group of friends (some of whom he is still extremely close to), and regular hobbies such as gaming and playing football.
This week I sat down with John, and went through notable dates in the timeline of his relationship. I will use these throughout my research in order to fact check and verify the details disclosed within future interviews.
Key Dates:
September 2009 –
The two sixteen year-olds meet for the first time.
January 2010 –
The couple becomes official and exclusive, despite Harris’ history of cheating in relationships. This pre-existing factor weighs on Summers’ mind, and coupled with Harris’ constant belittlement's and criticism, the psychological abuse begins.
March 2010 –
Harris discovers she is pregnant, and despite the wishes of Summers and his family, is adamant on keeping the baby. The couple stay together, despite Harris’ temper and the increase of abuse in the relationship. Harris uses her new found pregnancy as an excuse and emotional blackmail. She revels in the fact that ‘he can’t hit back’.
19th December 2010 –
Baby Liam was born.
I will aim to use this research continuously throughout the remainder of my research, as keeping track of events will be crucial when assembling and framing my story.
I will be telling the story of John Summers, his experience in a highly abusive relationship, and his reflections on how the relationship has affected his current mental health and more recent relationships. Prior to the incident, John was a perfectly normal teenage boy. He achieved all A grades at GCSE level, he had a strong group of friends (some of whom he is still extremely close to), and regular hobbies such as gaming and playing football.
This week I sat down with John, and went through notable dates in the timeline of his relationship. I will use these throughout my research in order to fact check and verify the details disclosed within future interviews.
Key Dates:
September 2009 –
The two sixteen year-olds meet for the first time.
January 2010 –
The couple becomes official and exclusive, despite Harris’ history of cheating in relationships. This pre-existing factor weighs on Summers’ mind, and coupled with Harris’ constant belittlement's and criticism, the psychological abuse begins.
March 2010 –
Harris discovers she is pregnant, and despite the wishes of Summers and his family, is adamant on keeping the baby. The couple stay together, despite Harris’ temper and the increase of abuse in the relationship. Harris uses her new found pregnancy as an excuse and emotional blackmail. She revels in the fact that ‘he can’t hit back’.
19th December 2010 –
Baby Liam was born.
I will aim to use this research continuously throughout the remainder of my research, as keeping track of events will be crucial when assembling and framing my story.
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