095 - Escape from horrific abuse and torture - one mum's story (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of a two-part episode with one of the bravest and most beautiful women I've had the opportunity to speak with on the show. In Part 1, my guest told her horrific story of her experience in the 10-year relationship she had with the father of her children. Since then, she has rebuilt her life from the ground up. It has not been an easy road. But she is strong, and she is beautifully brave. She is a survivor.  In this episode, her story continues. She tells us about the sentencing of her ex-partner because of what he did to her. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a lengthy list of charges including torture, deprivation of liberty, assault causing grievous bodily harm, and assault with a weapon.  She also shares what has happened since then and offers her advice for women going through something similar. We discuss the following.  What life was like in a refuge. The organizations that helped her. How she helped her kids whilst going through her own recovery. How she rebuilt her life. Precautions that she has put in place to keep her and her children safe from the perpetrator. Links mentioned in podcast episode: Listen to the first part of our chat here.  DV Connect  Queensland Health - Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs QLD Government - Victim Assist Queensland NSW Government - Victim Services The Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS)  A list of services (most of which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for Australian women in a relationship, or single mothers (and fathers), that are suffering from domestic violence, or relationship conflict, and need help or support can be found in this blog post.   To contact Julia, email: [email protected] For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses  Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call here.   Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.  Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.