It was a lovely day. The kids, hubby and I went hiking in the National Park. We discovered a beach and all had a refreshing swim. We came home feeling joyful on this Sunday evening. I saw my Mum sent me a Whatsapp message and was eager to share my…

Since being active in the survivor realm I have spoken to hundreds of brave survivors who fearlessly shared their stories with others. These women and men shared their stories not only to empower themselves but to warn others. Many of these survivors barely made it out alive. I write this…

The festive season can be a time of joy and togetherness. However if you are a victim/survivor of abuse it can also be a time of great danger. …

As a survivor of abuse I am privileged to be alive and well today. I have been successful in my career, am in a loving committed relationship and find joy in my life on most days. At times I feel so ‘normal’ that I forget where I have come from…

It is said that you are the sum of your experiences. For most victim/survivors of domestic violence their sums include trauma. So why does the support community still fail to understand the impact of trauma? Trauma can present itself in a number of ways. For survivors a common diagnosis is…

Whether you’ve first hand experience or not, you are most likely familiar with the cycle of addiction. Whatever poison the addict chooses, they keep chasing that feeling of the first high. Many have to hit rock bottom before they are able to reach out for help. And even once they are clean and sober there is always the risk of relapse. What you probably didn’t realise is that being in an abusive relationship is also addictive.

If there is one thing that this pandemic has taught us is that we are all connected. What happens to one of us, ultimately impacts us all. Humanity does not exist in isolation. …

Why I Am Sorry. Today marks the end of Reconciliation Week. A week dedicated to appreciating the need to reconcile with the original bearers of the Australian land. In honour of this week and the Aboriginal People I went on a quest to better understand the historical significance of Reconciliation…