Kristy Armstrong: Victim Blaming, Suicide and the Legacy of Domestic Violence - Part 2

He abused her for years. He demeaned her to his children. He controlled her financially. He sent death threats. He acted the doting dad and husband in public. And still they blame her. Her name is Kristy Armstrong. She was only 36. Kristy's mum explains how hard it was for her daughter to disclose what he was doing, the hurdles Kristy faced when she reached out for support from domestic violence services, the ongoing victim-blaming and what it's like to raise her granddaughters. This episode discusses coercive control, domestic violence, suicide and murder. It is not for children. This is Kristy's story.This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms. She Matters is also proudly supported by Your One and Only and UNTMD Media.Presenter: Sherele MoodyExecutive Producer: Dash Made Studios❤️ SUPPORT MY WORKThe RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:• Support for families of femicide• Housing for women leaving violence• Ethical media training for journalists• Rallies, vigils, and public awareness events• Documentation of women and children lost to violenceTo help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2If you need help:❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14Connect:📱 Instagram/Facebook: sherelemoodyfemicidewatch🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody📘 Facebook: TheREDHEARTCampaign/🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org📧 Email: [email protected] in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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