When Rosie Batty's son was murdered, she became a public figure. She felt a great urgency about the contribution she could make – but it took an extraordinary toll. Martin McKenzie-Murray spoke to her about grief and healing.

Guest: Chief correspondent for The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray.

Background reading: 

The private toll of public grief in The Saturday Paper

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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When Rosie Batty's son was murdered, she became a public figure. She felt a great urgency about the contribution she could make – but it took an extraordinary toll. Martin McKenzie-Murray spoke to her about grief and healing.Guest: Chief correspondent for The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray.Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/2019/06/22/rosie-batty-the-private-toll-public-grief/15611256008316">The private toll of public grief</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="http://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="http://www.themonthly.com.au">The Monthly</a>For more information on today's episode, visit <a href="7ampodcast.com.au">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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