It’s been years but Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon. For far too long, her then-partner, Cameron*, blamed his violence on alcohol and drugs. In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Katrina’s story and investigates the facts and falsehoods about alcohol and drug use and the decision to use violence.
Subscribe on Spotify or Apple
Visit the official website
Keep up with FW on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn and join FW to unlock professional development, training and community
Learn more about Commbank Next Chapter
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, contact 1800RESPECT, the national service for free and confidential counselling, information and support. Call 1800 737 732 or chat online 24/7 at www.1800respect.org.au 
If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of a culturally safe support line, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76)
In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000

There’s No Place Like Home is a podcast by FW, made in collaboration with our proud partner, Commonwealth Bank, who are committed to helping end financial abuse through CommBank Next Chapter. No matter who you bank with, if you’re worried about your finances because of domestic and family violence, you can contact CommBank’s Next Chapter Team on 1800 222 387 within Australia or visit commbank.com.au/nextchapter. 

Sources:
Victoria Police received more reports about former partners than current ones for the first time ever: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. (2024). 2023–2024 Family Violence Database.
ANROWS research into the link between alcohol and domestic violence: Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety. (2017). Links between alcohol consumption and domestic and sexual violence against women: Key findings and future directions. Retrieved from https://www.anrows.org.au/publication/links-between-alcohol-consumption-and-domestic-and-sexual-violence-against-women-key-findings-and-future-directions/

Victoria Police witnessing alcohol abuse in around 25% of family violence incidents: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. (2024). 2023–2024 Family Violence Database.

It&rsquo;s been years but Katrina still can&rsquo;t stand the smell of bourbon. For far too long, her then-partner, Cameron*, blamed his violence on alcohol and drugs. In this episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Katrina&rsquo;s story and investigates the facts and falsehoods about alcohol and drug use and the decision to use violence.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6ROyVLfdnK7mjGkTD9pa6S?si=cQ4kXc6VSS2mJl_UmtFZew&amp;nd=1"> Spotify</a> or<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/theres-no-place-like-home-by-future-women/id1608086343"> Apple</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit the official<a href="https://futurewomen.com/theresnoplacelikehome/"> website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Keep up with FW on<a href="https://instagram.com/futurewomen"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FutureWomen/">Facebook</a> or<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/future-women"> LinkedIn</a> and join <a href="https://futurewomen.com/pricing/">FW</a> to unlock professional development, training and community</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about<a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/next-chapter.html"> Commbank Next Chapter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, contact 1800RESPECT, the national service for free and confidential counselling, information and support. Call 1800 737 732 or chat online 24/7 at<a href="http://www.1800respect.org.au"> www.1800respect.org.au</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of a culturally safe support line, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76)</li>
<li aria-level="1">In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000</li>
</ul>
There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home is a podcast by FW, made in collaboration with our proud partner, Commonwealth Bank, who are committed to helping end financial abuse through CommBank Next Chapter. No matter who you bank with, if you&rsquo;re worried about your finances because of domestic and family violence, you can contact CommBank&rsquo;s Next Chapter Team on 1800 222 387 within Australia or visit <a href="http://commbank.com.au/nextchapter">commbank.com.au/nextchapter</a>.&nbsp;
Sources:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Victoria Police received more reports about former partners than current ones for the first time ever: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. (2024). 2023&ndash;2024 Family Violence Database.</li>
<li aria-level="1">ANROWS research into the link between alcohol and domestic violence: Australia&rsquo;s National Research Organisation for Women&rsquo;s Safety. (2017). Links between alcohol consumption and domestic and sexual violence against women: Key findings and future directions. Retrieved from<a href="https://www.anrows.org.au/publication/links-between-alcohol-consumption-and-domestic-and-sexual-violence-against-women-key-findings-and-future-directions/"> https://www.anrows.org.au/publication/links-between-alcohol-consumption-and-domestic-and-sexual-violence-against-women-key-findings-and-future-directions/</a></li>
</ol>
Victoria Police witnessing alcohol abuse in around 25% of family violence incidents: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. (2024). 2023&ndash;2024 Family Violence Database.

When we speak about domestic abuse and family violence, there is one question victim-survivors are asked again and again. “Why didn’t you just leave?” 

Join our new host Tara Rae Moss as she shares the real stories of victim-survivors who’ll reveal how, too often, that’s just as dangerous - and how to keep the next person safe. 

Listen to There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe on Spotify or Apple
Visit the official website
Keep up with FW on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn and join FW to unlock professional development, training and community
Learn more about CommBank Next Chapter
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, contact the national service 1800RESPECT for free and confidential counselling, information and service referral. Call 1800 737 732, chat online 24/7 at www.1800respect.org.au or use the text line on 0458 737 732
If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of a culturally safe support line, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76)
In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000

There’s No Place Like Home is an FW podcast in collaboration with our proud partner, Commonwealth Bank, who are committed to helping end financial abuse through CommBank Next Chapter.

When we speak about domestic abuse and family violence, there is one question victim-survivors are asked again and again. &ldquo;Why didn&rsquo;t you just leave?&rdquo; Join our new host Tara Rae Moss as she shares the real stories of victim-survivors who&rsquo;ll reveal how, too often, that&rsquo;s just as dangerous - and how to keep the next person safe.&nbsp;
Listen to There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves wherever you get your podcasts.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6ROyVLfdnK7mjGkTD9pa6S?si=cQ4kXc6VSS2mJl_UmtFZew&amp;nd=1"> Spotify</a> or<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/theres-no-place-like-home-by-future-women/id1608086343"> Apple</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit the official<a href="https://futurewomen.com/theresnoplacelikehome/"> website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Keep up with FW on<a href="https://instagram.com/futurewomen"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FutureWomen/">Facebook</a> or<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/future-women"> LinkedIn</a> and join <a href="https://futurewomen.com/pricing/">FW</a> to unlock professional development, training and community</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about<a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/next-chapter.html"> CommBank Next Chapter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, contact the national service 1800RESPECT for free and confidential counselling, information and service referral. Call 1800 737 732, chat online 24/7 at<a href="http://www.1800respect.org.au"> www.1800respect.org.au</a> or use the text line on 0458 737 732</li>
<li aria-level="1">If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of a culturally safe support line, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76)</li>
<li aria-level="1">In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000</li>
</ul>
There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home is an FW podcast in collaboration with our proud partner, Commonwealth Bank, who are committed to helping end financial abuse through CommBank Next Chapter.

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There's No Place Like Home: After she leaves by Future Women

It’s been years but Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon. For far too long, her then-partner, Cameron*, blamed his violence on alcohol and drugs.

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