In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum Nadia Mori about her experience of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, and how she got out of it.

We also discuss what exactly emotional abuse is (and the fact that it is a form of a domestic violence), the red flags you should watch out for (for a potentially emotionally abusive relationship), and strategies for leaving an emotionally abusive relationship.

Please note that this episode may act as a trigger if you have been a victim of domestic violence. It is also advised that this episode is NOT listened to in earshot of children.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

• Give and Take Families Facebook Page

• The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line provide free telephone and online counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Phone: 1800 RESPECT (or 1800 737 732).

• Lifeline has a national 24 hour number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State – 13 11 14. Lifeline provide all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

• Kids Help Line (1800 55 1800) is a telephone counselling for children and young people.

• Australian Childhood Foundation (1800 176 453 or (03) 9874 3922) provide counselling for children and young people affected by abuse.

• If you are feeling suicidal and need free telephone counseling, call the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.

• Single Mother Survival Guide's Australian Resources for help.

• Book: How to raise an emotionally intelligent child

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