Come with us to the UK and Australia to talk about two of the most badass women you will ever hear about - Roia Atmar and Charlotte Rooks. These two women escaped situations that many do not; situations that most of us could never even imagine being in. THEY ARE SURVIVORS.
Roia was arranged to be married to a complete stranger at just 14 years old then moved to another country, away from her family. Immediately after she had her son, things took a turn for the worse. Six years later, on the fateful night that almost killed her, someone asked her what no one ever had, "do you need help"?
Charlotte Rooks thought he was charming, and he was. Abusers do this - they are good at it. But when Charlotte found out she was pregnant, the physical abuse got worse. It never ended. It was day in and day out of psychological, physical, and emotional abuse. But one day...she saw her chance to run.
***Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions of extreme domestic violence, so if you do not feel that you are in a space to handle that right now, please join us for the next episode instead. If you or someone you love is a victim of domestic violence, please refer to the resources below for Australia, the UK, and the U.S.***
Domestic Violence Help Information for the UK:
All conversations with Live Fear Free are confidential and are taken by staff that are highly experienced and fully trained.
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Call: 0808 80 10 800
Text: 07860077333
Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales
Domestic Violence Help Information for Australia:
Their trained female counsellors can help you contact police, get medical care, obtain an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO), develop a safety plan or find emergency accommodation.
Phone: 1800 656 463, available 24/7.
OR visit https://au.reachout.com/articles/domestic-violence-support
Domestic Violence Help Information for the United States:
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Text "Start" to 88788
Sources:
Centre for Stories
The Guardian
Broad Agenda
"Best Experience Ever - Buying a Pair of Jeans"
Silence Enables Violence Blog
Body and Soul
Chronicle Live
Wales Online
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=XRyzVbt4ZhI&pp=ygUSQ2hhcmxvdHRlIFJvb2tzIFVL
Intro Music:
Track: We Are Not Alone — Theo Dor [Audio Library Release]
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