“Abuse grows where love once could have. Interpersonal violence is a double-edged sword. And this, this tense and dangerous phenomenon, makes any sort of court proceeding incredibly hard. A webbed thing. The end, or so it seems, of a terrible, loveless promise.”

In episode 5 Hungry and Holy, Roia tackles the criminal justice system head on as she faces her abuser in the courtroom. In a bid to protect himself, he uses his faith to distract and delay court proceedings. Roia considers how religious institutions of all kinds can be weaponised by men when it comes to the way they exercise violence.

Co-producers: Madison Griffiths and Beth Atkinson-Quinton

Lead Storyteller: Roia Atmar

Sensitivity Editor: Shakira Hussein

Assistant Producer: Danae Gibson

Sound Designer and Engineer: Jon Tjhia

Guest in this episode: Hala Abdelnour

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Tender season two is Broadwave podcast supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, and proudly sponsored by the Victorian Women’s Trust.