Welcome to Episode 2 of "The Slow Boil," hosted by Aria de Lariviere. In "The Beginning," Aria shares a deeply personal and haunting story of her high school years, marked by the complexities of first love, coercion, and the subtlety of emotional manipulation. Through anecdotes about her initial nervousness, joining the theater, and meeting the person she refers to as her "slow boil," she takes us on a journey through the emotional highs and profoundly disturbing lows of that period.

Aria reflects on moments that seemed innocent but were insidiously harmful, exploring the pressures she faced, the coercion under the influence of painkillers, and how such experiences shaped her views on relationships and personal boundaries. She candidly shares the aftermath of these experiences, including motherhood at a young age, the emotional turmoil from those relationships, and the life lessons she learned through pain and resilience.

This raw and powerful narrative not only highlights the long-term effects of emotional and psychological abuse but also underscores the strength it takes to survive and grow in spite of it. It is a story of survival, motherhood, and finding light within the shadows. Join Aria as she bravely recounts her past, offering insights into the journey of healing and self-discovery.

My name is Aria De Lariviere… and this is The Slow Boil — a podcast about what happens when the pain builds quietly. When love is twisted into control. When survival becomes your full-time job. I was just 15 when the boy I loved more than air stopped taking no for an answer. By the time I realized what was happening, I was deep in it—A daughter. A broken church. A marriage that looked like safety but felt like captivity. This isn’t easy to tell. But I’m telling it anyway. For the girl who thought it was her fault. For the mother with the sock in the door. For you—if you’re still trying to make sense of it all. The Slow Boil is raw. It’s unfiltered. And it’s for survivors. New episodes coming soon, wherever you get your podcasts.