The Insider’s Guide: surviving family violence

Anum spent eight years married to a man who severely abused her physically, emotionally and psychologically. She courageously shares how her ex-husband used violence, control and fear to keep her silent and turn her into a shadow of her former self. Anum also speaks powerfully about how connecting …

The Insider’s Guide: surviving economic abuse

When Nadia got married, she didn’t expect her husband to one day cheat on her, skip the country and leave her with over a million dollars’ worth of debt.  Debt collectors were threatening to take her house and everything she owned, whilst she was struggling to provide her kids with the basics. Nadi…

The Insider’s Guide: family violence in refugee and migrant communities

Originally from Iran, Samira works tirelessly in violence prevention within ethnic communities in Aotearoa. She gives an eye-opening account of the unique challenges faced by victims of family violence who have moved to New Zealand from other countries. She is passionate about breaking down the bar…

The Insider’s Guide: family violence in takatāpui and rainbow communities

Sandra and Kahukura have both endured violence in intimate relationships. Sandra, a bisexual woman, was the victim of physical, psychological and emotional abuse at the hands of a female partner. Kahukura is takatāpui non-binary trans and suffered severe abuse from two partners. They both talk cand…

The Insider’s Guide: family violence through the eyes of a child

As a child, Serena witnessed her father’s violence toward her mother and brothers. She speaks openly about the impact this had on her and the family unit. She also talks about her path to healing and even her journey of forgiveness. ** Content Warning: This episode is a discussion of physical viol…