In today's episode we explore Eleni's heart-warming experience of escaping family violence as a child-victim survivor and re-entering the clutches of those who perpetrated family violence towards her.

Eleni gives us a honest and in-depth look into her experiences as a child and young person battling systemic abusive behaviours and validation in the wrong places of her life when she needed recognition the most.

Eleni speaks about how her experiences become her driving force to want to teach women about how to ADVOCATE for themselves and find the validation to seek the experiences they deserve by RAISING THEIR VOICES and finding their confidence to pursue even the toughest of topics.

Eleni also speaks about the pivotal role that pageantry has had in shaping the empowered woman she is today, and how her journey as a Mrs Galaxy Australia 2023 & 2024 (@australia_galaxy_pageants) national finalist has motivated her to be the best version of herself; constantly striving for better outcomes.

Eleni proudly operates the platform SHE ADVOCATES SOCIETY (@sheadvocatessociety) and is an ambassador for the wonderful charity, CARE KITS FOR KIDS (@carekitsforkidsqld)

For more information about family violence supports that may be relevant to you, see a list of resources below:

1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) IS A NATION-WIDE DOMESTIC, FAMILY VIOLENCE & SEXUAL VIOLENCE COUNSELLING SERVICE

For Victorian-specific services please see a list at https://www.vic.gov.au/family-violence-statewide-support-services

Please remember, if you or anyone you know is in danger, please call 000.