Abuse Survivor Reveals FAMILY SECRETS

What if the truth about your family was more devastating than you could ever imagine?   For years, Tara Proffitt sensed there were secrets buried deep within her family.   Growing up, Tara sensed there was more to her family's story than she had been told. Behind closed doors, unanswered questions and hidden truths cast a shadow over her childhood. But as she got older, a series of shocking events would force Tara to confront a reality far more complicated and devastating than she could ever have imagined.   What followed was a journey through unimaginable loss, buried truths and a relentless search for answers. As long-hidden secrets began to surface, Tara found herself questioning everything she thought she knew about her family, her past, and the people she trusted most.   In this powerful episode of The Moment, Tara shares the events that turned her world upside down and the extraordinary strength it took to keep moving forward when faced with heartbreak, trauma and grief.   This is a story of family secrets, devastating loss, and one woman's determination to uncover the truth. A gripping and deeply emotional journey about resilience, justice, and finding the strength to move forward in the face of unimaginable adversity.   Note: This episode features candid discussions of family trauma, bereavement, abuse, and the lasting impact of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.   Further Reading: The Reckoning by Tara Proffitt and Ann Cusack, published by Mirror Books, is available here: https://amzn.eu/d/00RjzV75   Some archive material used in this episode is included under fair dealing for the purposes of criticism/review and / or quotations (Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988). All sources are credited below:   \- Wiltshire Police   #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeStories #UKTrueCrime #Murdercase #FamilySecrets #Justice #SurvivorStory 00:00 - Introduction & Content Warning   00:49 - Growing Up in Chaos   02:15 - The Place That Felt Safe   04:09 - Keeping the Secret   04:30 - The Conversation That Changed Everything  06:22 - Why She Couldn't Report Him  07:47 - Leaving Home to Protect Her Children   09:36 - The Phone Call No One Wants to Receive   10:44 - What Happened to Her Mum   11:59 - The Moment Everything Changed   12:43 - Returning to the House   14:02 - The Confrontation   15:34 - Justice at Last   16:31 - Her Mum's Killers Sentenced   17:25 - Living with Grief and PTSD   18:18 - Writing The Reckoning   19:02 - A Message About Compassion  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices