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Trigger warning: domestic violence

We have talked on this podcast before about abuse, but domestic violence between partners is something is simultaneously incredibly prevalent in society, whilst also barely understood.

To help us shine a light on this we have the incredibly brave Jess Patz joining us on the podcast.

Jess is a passionate philanthropist, energetic podcast host and electric motivational speaker, mum of four and wife.

One of the many ways Jess helps others everyday, is through her "I Choose Hope" Foundation. An organisation dedicated to helping domestic abuse victims and their families in need of emergency assistance.

In this episode Jess shares:

• The starting point of her abusive relationship and how the abuse started
• The layers of manipulation, guilt, and religious abuse that survivors often face.
• She shares how she navigated a difficult situation and is now a survivor of abuse. 
• The outrageous response after she reported him for strangling her
• The way she started to recognise and eventually leave an abusive relationship,
• Why finances, logistics and resources made it difficult to leave
• The importance of safety plans and having a support system when escaping abusive situations.
• What happened after her abuser was taken to court

Key Quotes

 “I got strangled with his hands, she got strangled with the belt”

“The truth only goes so far it's about what you can prove and who can tell the better story.”

“It was always my fault, if I wouldn’t have done A he wouldn’t have done B”

More about Jess

Podcast:

All The Things Jess: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/all-the-things-with-jess-patz/id1667999453

Get in Touch with Jess

https://www.instagram.com/_jesspatz/

https://www.jesspatz.com/

If you know someone in a DV situation, or are in one yourself you can use the below help lines

1800 Respect- (1800 737 732)

1800 FULL STOP (1800 385 578)

NSW Sexual Violence Helpline (Formerly NSW Rape Crisis) 1800 424 017

To get involved in the podcast

On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus

If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:

http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au

If you want to contact the podcast, email us here: [email protected]

Or check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com

For her other business you can find it through the websites:

www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au

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