Sammie's ex became the first person in NSW to be jailed for coercive control. In this episode, she shares her powerful story, and gives us incredible insight into the realities of surviving in an abusive relationship.

We get honest about:

• How the relationship began, escalated, and ultimately led to Australia's first coercive control conviction in NSW

• Why victims often return to abusive relationships, even when they know they should leave

• Trauma bonds, how they form, and what it takes to break them

• What family and friends saw from the outside, and how much was happening behind closed doors

• Financial and sexual coercion, and why these forms of abuse are so often misunderstood

• The difference between a healthy relationship and a coercively controlling one, even when the behaviours can look similar

• Red flags to watch for in your own relationships and those around you

Everything the relationship stole (and continues to steal) from her

• Sam's reflections, and looking forward

MENTIONS:

Listen to Hannah's Story here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2O1apWsHd8nGSYPeOuGg4x?si=oXifyrzYR4KI89Svk_OjPA

SUPPORT RESOURCES:

Victims services counselling

https://www.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/information-for-victims-of-crime/victims-support-scheme/counselling

Escaping violence payment

About the Program

leavingviolenceprogram.org.au

Rent Choice Start safely NSW (search for your state's rental support)

https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/homes-nsw/social-housing-resources/rent-choice-start-safely

1800 RESPECT | Counselling and information service for people affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence

LIFELINE | 13 11 14 | 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia

BEYOND BLUE | 1300 22 4636

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