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 with a community gave her the courage to take the slow steps out of her volatile marriage.

** Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of physical and emotional abuse and references to suicide and infant loss.

If you would like support, visit areyouok.org.nz or call the 24/7 Are You OK helpline on 0800 456 450 to speak anonymously to a safe person.

To contact women’s refuge, go to womensrefuge.org.nz or call 0800 733 843.

For free legal help, contact Community Law at communitylaw.org.nz.

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 with a community gave her the courage to take the slow steps out of her volatile marriage.
** Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of physical and emotional abuse and references to suicide and infant loss.
If you would like support, visit <a href="https://www.areyouok.org.nz/">areyouok.org.nz</a> or call the 24/7 Are You OK helpline on 0800 456 450 to speak anonymously to a safe person.
To contact women&rsquo;s refuge, go to <a href="https://womensrefuge.org.nz/">womensrefuge.org.nz</a> or call 0800 733 843.
For free legal help, contact Community Law at <a href="https://communitylaw.org.nz/">communitylaw.org.nz</a>.

This podcast series takes an honest and unflinching look at family violence through the eyes of survivors, and the people who support them.  These stories are raw, insightful, empowering and hopeful.

This podcast series takes an honest and unflinching look at family violence through the eyes of survivors, and the people who support them.&nbsp; These stories are raw, insightful, empowering and hopeful.