Robert has been through more than anyone ever should. From a childhood filled with pain and silence to a relationship that brought old wounds back to the surface, his story is one of survival and finding his voice again.

In this conversation, he tells his story in his own words. It is raw, it is real, and it is part of his healing.

The title, The Callousness of the Respondent, comes from Robert’s upcoming book.

⚠️ Content warning: this episode includes descriptions of childhood trauma, sexual assault, and abuse. Please take care while listening.

Sex, Lies & Tacos is a space for real people telling real stories, judgment free.

If you have a story you’d like to share on Sex, Lies & Tacos, I’d love to hear from you.
If you’re looking for deeper conversations on resilience, healing, and reinvention, check out my other podcast, This Could Get Messy.
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When Elizabeth was 15, she thought she’d finally found someone who saw her. Someone who made her feel special.
What began as late-night chats online turned into years of manipulation, control, and abuse disguised as love.

This conversation is raw, painful, and important. It shows what grooming really looks like and how easily it hides in plain sight.

This episode may include explicit language and discussions of grooming, coercion, sexual abuse and other topics that aren’t for everyone. Listener discretion is advised.

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If you have a story you’d like to share on Sex, Lies & Tacos, I’d love to hear from you.

If you’re looking for deeper conversations on resilience, healing, and reinvention, check out my other podcast, This Could Get Messy.

They met at Walgreens. Seventeen days later he proposed, and fifty-five days after the wedding she walked away. Tay’s story is a whirlwind of love bombing, control, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. If you’ve ever ignored your gut, been pressured to say yes, or stayed when you knew you shouldn’t, this one’s for you.

This episode may include explicit language and discussions that aren’t for everyone. Listener discretion is advised.

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If you have a story you’d like to share on Sex, Lies & Tacos, I’d love to hear from you.

If you’re looking for deeper conversations on resilience, healing, and reinvention, check out my other podcast, This Could Get Messy.

Check out Tay’s band, Glitter Money:

📍 Instagram: @tayyyslayyy

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