In this episode our survivor advocate Jules shares her experience of overcoming intergenerational abuse to finally create the life she dreamed of. Our expert Lula Dembele, Co-founder of the Independent Collective of Survivors (ICOS) discusses the long-term impact that childhood abuse can have on future adult relationships and the importance of early intervention.

If you are being impacted by domestic and family violence, or you know someone else who is, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Either by calling 000 or the National Domestic Violence helpline at 1800 RESPECT.

You can find more information about the programs and services we offer for victim survivors of family and domestic violence on our website, beyonddv.org.au

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This podcast series discusses violence and some people may find it difficult to listen to, please listen with care.

Please note, that in the making of this podcast series the names of the participating Survivor Advocates have been changed for their own privacy and confidentiality. 

We would like to extend our appreciation to each of them for trusting us to share their stories and experiences.

We would also like to acknowledge that while the experiences shared as part of Stories Beyond DV may resonate with your own journey following domestic and family violence, every individual is unique and will have their own challenges and processes of healing and recovery. The views expressed in this episode are those of the Survivor Advocate and may not be reflective of your own experience . We would like to reiterate that there is no "right way" of working through trauma and that everyone's path to recovery is different. We believe in every survivor's right to self-determination and safety."

Beyond DV would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of all of the lands from which our listeners join us. The Beyond DV team are privileged to live and work in Meanjin on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Custodians of these lands, and to all Elders. We also pay our respects to all First Nations women and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.

Stories Beyond DV was made possible with support from Zonta International.

Sound Design by Tiffany Dimmack.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our survivor advocate Missy shares her experience of recovering from extreme social isolation that came as a result of leaving an abusive relationship. Mental health expert Sharon Orapaleng shares her insights on the importance of connection and peer support.

If you are being impacted by domestic and family violence, or you know someone else who is, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Either by calling 000 or the National Domestic Violence helpline at 1800 RESPECT.

You can find more information about the programs and services we offer for victim survivors of family and domestic violence on our website, beyonddv.org.au

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This podcast series discusses violence & miscarriage, which some people may find difficult to listen to, please listen with care.

Please note, that in the making of this podcast series the names of the participating Survivor Advocates have been changed for their own privacy and confidentiality. 

We would like to extend our appreciation to each of them for trusting us to share their stories and experiences.

We would also like to acknowledge that while the experiences shared as part of Stories Beyond DV may resonate with your own journey following domestic and family violence, every individual is unique and will have their own challenges and processes of healing and recovery. The views expressed in this episode are those of the Survivor Advocate and may not be reflective of your own experience . We would like to reiterate that there is no "right way" of working through trauma and that everyone's path to recovery is different. We believe in every survivor's right to self-determination and safety."

Beyond DV would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of all of the lands from which our listeners join us. The Beyond DV team are privileged to live and work in Meanjin on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Custodians of these lands, and to all Elders. We also pay our respects to all First Nations women and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.

Stories Beyond DV was made possible with support from Zonta International.

Sound Design by Tiffany Dimmack.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our survivor advocate Sophie shares her experience of recovering from a relationship with extreme control. Our expert Sue Clarke, Co-founder of Small Steps 4 Hannah, shares her insights into coercive control and how we can recognise and prevent this form of abuse.

If you are being impacted by domestic and family violence, or you know someone else who is, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Either by calling 000 or the National Domestic Violence helpline at 1800 RESPECT.

You can find more information about the programs and services we offer for victim survivors of family and domestic violence on our website, beyonddv.org.au

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This podcast series discusses violence and some people may find it difficult to listen to, please listen with care.

Please note, that in the making of this podcast series the names of the participating Survivor Advocates have been changed for their own privacy and confidentiality. 

We would like to extend our appreciation to each of them for trusting us to share their stories and experiences.

We would also like to acknowledge that while the experiences shared as part of Stories Beyond DV may resonate with your own journey following domestic and family violence, every individual is unique and will have their own challenges and processes of healing and recovery. The views expressed in this episode are those of the Survivor Advocate and may not be reflective of your own experience . We would like to reiterate that there is no "right way" of working through trauma and that everyone's path to recovery is different. We believe in every survivor's right to self-determination and safety."

Beyond DV would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of all of the lands from which our listeners join us. The Beyond DV team are privileged to live and work in Meanjin on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Custodians of these lands, and to all Elders. We also pay our respects to all First Nations women and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.

Stories Beyond DV was made possible with support from Zonta International.

Sound Design by Tiffany Dimmack.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our survivor advocate Deborah shares her experience of systems abuse over many years after leaving an abusive relationship. Our expert, Women’s Legal Service Queensland CEO Nadia Bromley, shares her insights on this insidious form of abuse, which often continues long after the relationship has ended.

If you are being impacted by domestic and family violence, or you know someone else who is, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Either by calling 000 or the National Domestic Violence helpline at 1800 RESPECT.

You can find more information about the programs and services we offer for victim survivors of family and domestic violence on our website, beyonddv.org.au

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This podcast series discusses violence and some people may find it difficult to listen to, please listen with care.

Please note, that in the making of this podcast series the names of the participating Survivor Advocates have been changed for their own privacy and confidentiality. 

We would like to extend our appreciation to each of them for trusting us to share their stories and experiences.

We would also like to acknowledge that while the experiences shared as part of Stories Beyond DV may resonate with your own journey following domestic and family violence, every individual is unique and will have their own challenges and processes of healing and recovery. The views expressed in this episode are those of the Survivor Advocate and may not be reflective of your own experience . We would like to reiterate that there is no "right way" of working through trauma and that everyone's path to recovery is different. We believe in every survivor's right to self-determination and safety."

Beyond DV would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of all of the lands from which our listeners join us. The Beyond DV team are privileged to live and work in Meanjin on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Custodians of these lands, and to all Elders. We also pay our respects to all First Nations women and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.

Stories Beyond DV was made possible with support from Zonta International.

Sound Design by Tiffany Dimmack.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our survivor advocate Qantum shares her experience of financial destruction as a result of domestic and family violence and how she has rebuilt her financial independence. We will also hear from expert Rebecca Glen, CEO of the Centre for Women’s Economic Safety, on the impact of financial abuse and how corporates/community can support survivors. 

If you are being impacted by domestic and family violence, or you know someone else who is, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Either by calling 000 or the National Domestic Violence helpline at 1800 RESPECT.

You can find more information about the programs and services we offer for victim survivors of family and domestic violence on our website, beyonddv.org.au

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This podcast series discusses violence and some people may find it difficult to listen to, please listen with care.

Please note, that in the making of this podcast series the names of the participating Survivor Advocates have been changed for their own privacy and confidentiality. 

We would like to extend our appreciation to each of them for trusting us to share their stories and experiences.

We would also like to acknowledge that while the experiences shared as part of Stories Beyond DV may resonate with your own journey following domestic and family violence, every individual is unique and will have their own challenges and processes of healing and recovery. The views expressed in this episode are those of the Survivor Advocate and may not be reflective of your own experience . We would like to reiterate that there is no "right way" of working through trauma and that everyone's path to recovery is different. We believe in every survivor's right to self-determination and safety."

Beyond DV would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of all of the lands from which our listeners join us. The Beyond DV team are privileged to live and work in Meanjin on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Custodians of these lands, and to all Elders. We also pay our respects to all First Nations women and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.

Stories Beyond DV was made possible with support from Zonta International.

Sound Design by Tiffany Dimmack.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our survivor advocate Sarah discusses homelessness as a result of domestic and violence. We will also hear from expert Laura Valenti on the role that property managers can play to help DFV survivors secure housing.

If you are being impacted by domestic and family violence, or you know someone else who is, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Either by calling 000 or the National Domestic Violence helpline at 1800 RESPECT.

You can find more information about the programs and services we offer for victim survivors of family and domestic violence on our website, beyonddv.org.au

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This podcast series discusses violence and some people may find it difficult to listen to, please listen with care.

Please note, that in the making of this podcast series the names of the participating Survivor Advocates have been changed for their own privacy and confidentiality. 

We would like to extend our appreciation to each of them for trusting us to share their stories and experiences.

We would also like to acknowledge that while the experiences shared as part of Stories Beyond DV may resonate with your own journey following domestic and family violence, every individual is unique and will have their own challenges and processes of healing and recovery. The views expressed in this episode are those of the Survivor Advocate and may not be reflective of your own experience . We would like to reiterate that there is no "right way" of working through trauma and that everyone's path to recovery is different. We believe in every survivor's right to self-determination and safety."

Beyond DV would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of all of the lands from which our listeners join us.

The Beyond DV team are privileged to live and work in Meanjin on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Custodians of these lands, and to all Elders. We also pay our respects to all First Nations women and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.

Stories Beyond DV was made possible with support from Zonta International.

Sound Design by Tiffany Dimmack.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories Beyond DV is a new podcast series which shares the lived experience of people who have survived domestic and family violence. Their stories bring hope and offer support for anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic and family violence and who may be questioning what life after DV can look like. 

Each story raises awareness of different types of domestic and family violence and their impact on victims, with topics including coercive control, financial abuse, systems abuse, social isolation, intergenerational abuse and homelessness.

Our first episode launches on Tuesday 29 August and discusses the topic of recovering from homelessness due to domestic and family violence. Subscribe or follow now so that you don’t miss an episode.

For more information contact [email protected] or visit our website beyonddv.org.au

If you are experiencing domestic and family violence and are in immediate danger, call 000. 

For additional information and support related to domestic and family violence contact 1800RESPECT.

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Stories Beyond DV was made possible with support from Zonta International.

This series was hosted by Carolyn Robinson with help from Beyond DV Ambassador Sally Steele & Margaux Parker.

Producer and Sound Design by Tiffany Dimmack.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.