The recovery myth

Rebuilding after abuse (Surviving vs Thriving)

New Season: Paths to Healing  

On March 3, award-winning podcast There's No Place Like Home is returning for a fourth season - this time with video as well as audio. It's called Paths to Healing, 

This is the story that starts where others end. After the headlines fade. After the crisis hotline call ends. After you walk out of the shelter doors. When survivors face the brutal, yet hope-filled work of rebuilding from scratch.

We know that leaving an abusive relationship can cost everything. Your home. Your money. Your job. Your kids. Your health. The life you thought you'd have. Putting the pieces back together can take years, sometimes a lifetime. And what comes next is rarely discussed, poorly understood and absolutely critical. 

Recovering from domestic abuse and family violence. It’s not just about surviving, but thriving.

There's No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing reveals the innovative programs across Australia rewriting that narrative, with video episodes also available for the very first time. Hosted by Sally Spicer and available wherever you get your podcasts. 

In this series, we cover:
Bethany’s story & an innovative therapy strengthening the bond between mums and children.
Alecia’s story & the frontline workers ensuring homeless survivors find dignity, not just a bed.
Rachael’s story & recovering from financial abuse with "narrative-based" coaching.
Sono’s story of breaking the cycle as an Aboriginal woman & the community-builders building homes & driving cultural change.
Belinda’s story & the fully-virtual program helping women find work after decades of job loss.
Pip’s story from smartwatches to social media & how banks are fighting tech abuse

More on There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing:
Learn more about There’s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing
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: Paths to Healing is an FW podcast made in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, who through CommBank Next Chapter, are supporting people within Australia experiencing financial abuse, even if you don't bank with them.

On March 3, award-winning podcast There's No Place Like Home is returning for a fourth season - this time with video as well as audio. It's called Paths to Healing,&nbsp;
This is the story that starts where others end. After the headlines fade. After the crisis hotline call ends. After you walk out of the shelter doors. When survivors face the brutal, yet hope-filled work of rebuilding from scratch.
We know that leaving an abusive relationship can cost everything. Your home. Your money. Your job. Your kids. Your health. The life you thought you'd have. Putting the pieces back together can take years, sometimes a lifetime. And what comes next is rarely discussed, poorly understood and absolutely critical.&nbsp;
Recovering from domestic abuse and family violence. It&rsquo;s not just about surviving, but thriving.
There's No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing reveals the innovative programs across Australia rewriting that narrative, with video episodes also available for the very first time. Hosted by Sally Spicer and available wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
In this series, we cover:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Bethany&rsquo;s story &amp; an innovative therapy strengthening the bond between mums and children.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Alecia&rsquo;s story &amp; the frontline workers ensuring homeless survivors find dignity, not just a bed.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rachael&rsquo;s story &amp; recovering from financial abuse with "narrative-based" coaching.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sono&rsquo;s story of breaking the cycle as an Aboriginal woman &amp; the community-builders building homes &amp; driving cultural change.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Belinda&rsquo;s story &amp; the fully-virtual program helping women find work after decades of job loss.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pip&rsquo;s story from smartwatches to social media &amp; how banks are fighting tech abuse</li>
</ul>
More on There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about <a href="https://www.futurewomen.com/theresnoplacelikehome/">There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing</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: Paths to Healing is an FW podcast made in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, who through <a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/next-chapter.html">CommBank Next Chapter</a>, are supporting people within Australia experiencing financial abuse, even if you don't bank with them.

Leaving domestic violence is just the beginning. What comes next is rarely discussed, poorly understood and absolutely critical: long-term healing and recovery.

Domestic violence recovery: the hidden truth

Geraldine Bilston first joined There’s No Place Like Home as a victim-survivor way back in season one. Since then a lot has changed for her, for the better. In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss investigates how we move past domestic abuse - as a society and as survivors. 
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. 
The research into children and young people who use violence referenced by Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon: Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS). (2022). Adolescent family violence in Australia: A national study of prevalence, use of and exposure to violence, and support needs for young people. Retrieved from https://www.anrows.org.au/project/adolescent-family-violence-in-australia-a-national-study-of-prevalence-use-of-and-exposure-to-violence-and-support-needs-for-young-people/
‘The Man Box’ study on what kind of masculine behaviours increase the likelihood of abuse or assault: Jesuit Social Services. (2024). The Man Box: A study of masculine norms and their impact on Australian men and boys. Retrieved from https://jss.org.au/programs/research/the-man-box/
Leaving an abusive relationship costs upwards of $18,000 on average: Australian Council of Trade Unions. (2022). Family and domestic violence leave: Factsheet. Retrieved from https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/family-and-domestic-violence-leave/ 
Further reading on the results of Canada’s national Leaving Home program: Gentilini, U., Almenfi, M., & Dale, P. (2021). How to deliver cash transfer programs more effectively to hard-to-reach populations. Stanford Social Innovation Review. Retrieved from https://ssir.org/articles/entry/how_to_deliver_cash_transfer_programs_more_effectively_to_hard_to_reach_populations
Further reading on the results of Canada’s national Leaving Home program: Korteweg, A. C., & Yurdakul, G. (2022). Migration, gender, and social justice: Perspectives on human mobility and the politics of difference. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. Retrieved from https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487545178
BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH). (2022). Bursary evaluation report: Supporting survivors through financial aid. Retrieved from https://bcsth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BCSTH-Bursary-Evaluation-Report-Combined.pdf

Geraldine Bilston first joined There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home as a victim-survivor way back in season one. Since then a lot has changed for her, for the better. In this episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss investigates how we move past domestic abuse - as a society and as survivors.&nbsp;
<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;
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">The research into children and young people who use violence referenced by Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon: Australia&rsquo;s National Research Organisation for Women&rsquo;s Safety (ANROWS). (2022). Adolescent family violence in Australia: A national study of prevalence, use of and exposure to violence, and support needs for young people. Retrieved from<a href="https://www.anrows.org.au/project/adolescent-family-violence-in-australia-a-national-study-of-prevalence-use-of-and-exposure-to-violence-and-support-needs-for-young-people/"> https://www.anrows.org.au/project/adolescent-family-violence-in-australia-a-national-study-of-prevalence-use-of-and-exposure-to-violence-and-support-needs-for-young-people/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">&lsquo;The Man Box&rsquo; study on what kind of masculine behaviours increase the likelihood of abuse or assault: Jesuit Social Services. (2024). The Man Box: A study of masculine norms and their impact on Australian men and boys. Retrieved from<a href="https://jss.org.au/programs/research/the-man-box/"> https://jss.org.au/programs/research/the-man-box/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Leaving an abusive relationship costs upwards of $18,000 on average: Australian Council of Trade Unions. (2022). Family and domestic violence leave: Factsheet. Retrieved from<a href="https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/family-and-domestic-violence-leave/"> https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/family-and-domestic-violence-leave/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Further reading on the results of Canada&rsquo;s national Leaving Home program: Gentilini, U., Almenfi, M., &amp; Dale, P. (2021). How to deliver cash transfer programs more effectively to hard-to-reach populations. Stanford Social Innovation Review. Retrieved from<a href="https://ssir.org/articles/entry/how_to_deliver_cash_transfer_programs_more_effectively_to_hard_to_reach_populations"> https://ssir.org/articles/entry/how_to_deliver_cash_transfer_programs_more_effectively_to_hard_to_reach_populations</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Further reading on the results of Canada&rsquo;s national Leaving Home program: Korteweg, A. C., &amp; Yurdakul, G. (2022). Migration, gender, and social justice: Perspectives on human mobility and the politics of difference. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. Retrieved from<a href="https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487545178"> https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487545178</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH). (2022). Bursary evaluation report: Supporting survivors through financial aid. Retrieved from<a href="https://bcsth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BCSTH-Bursary-Evaluation-Report-Combined.pdf"> https://bcsth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BCSTH-Bursary-Evaluation-Report-Combined.pdf</a></li>
</ol>

Geraldine Bilston first joined There’s No Place Like Home as a victim-survivor way back in season one. Since then a lot has changed for her, for the better.

8. “The best is yet to come.”

Dr Brian Sullivan still remembers the man who duped his men’s behaviour change group into thinking he’d changed when he hadn’t. In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss investigates how men’s behaviour change programs work and the methods of the facilitators working with people who 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.

Dr Brian Sullivan still remembers the man who duped his men&rsquo;s behaviour change group into thinking he&rsquo;d changed when he hadn&rsquo;t. In this episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss investigates how men&rsquo;s behaviour change programs work and the methods of the facilitators working with people who use violence.&nbsp;
<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>.

Dr Brian Sullivan still remembers the man who duped his men’s behaviour change group into thinking he’d changed when he hadn’t.

7. "This is not punishment."

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.

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.

6. “Never an excuse.”

Janine never thought getting divorced would cost her her friends and family. But when Oscar* told them she was unstable and he was the real victim, it did. In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Janine’s story and investigates how perpetrators spread false narratives to maintain a positive image. 
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:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are at much higher risk of experiencing domestic or family abuse: Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service. (2022). Addressing coercive control without criminalisation: Avoiding blunt tools that fail victim-survivors. Retrieved from https://www.vals.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Addressing-Coercive-Control-Without-Criminalisation-Avoiding-Blunt-Tools-that-Fail-Victim-Survivors.pdf
In 50% of cases, non-fatal strangulation does not leave a visible physical mark: Zilkens, R. R., Phillips, M. A., Kelly, M. C., Mukhtar, S. A., Semmens, J. B., & Smith, D. A. (2016). Non-fatal strangulation in sexual assault: A study of clinical and assault characteristics highlighting the role of intimate partner violence.Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 43, 1–7. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2016.06.005. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Additional reading on non-fatal strangulation: White, C., Martin, G., Schofield, A. M., & Majeed-Ariss, R. (2021). ‘I thought he was going to kill me’: Analysis of 204 case files of adults reporting non-fatal strangulation as part of a sexual assault over a three-year period.Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 79, 102128. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2021.102128. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Further reading on Dr Mitchell’s research into ‘dark triad’ personality types: Mitchell, K. (2024). Psychopaths, narcissists, Machiavellians, toxic leaders, coercive controllers: Subsets of one overarching ‘dark’ personality type? Retrieved from https://researchbank.swinburne.edu.au/file/15436c0d-4d4f-4506-b649-eb1129ab0390/1/karen_mitchell_thesis.pdf

Janine never thought getting divorced would cost her her friends and family. But when Oscar* told them she was unstable and he was the real victim, it did. In this episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Janine&rsquo;s story and investigates how perpetrators spread false narratives to maintain a positive image.&nbsp;
<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">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are at much higher risk of experiencing domestic or family abuse: Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service. (2022). Addressing coercive control without criminalisation: Avoiding blunt tools that fail victim-survivors. Retrieved from<a href="https://www.vals.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Addressing-Coercive-Control-Without-Criminalisation-Avoiding-Blunt-Tools-that-Fail-Victim-Survivors.pdf"> https://www.vals.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Addressing-Coercive-Control-Without-Criminalisation-Avoiding-Blunt-Tools-that-Fail-Victim-Survivors.pdf</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">In 50% of cases, non-fatal strangulation does not leave a visible physical mark: Zilkens, R. R., Phillips, M. A., Kelly, M. C., Mukhtar, S. A., Semmens, J. B., &amp; Smith, D. A. (2016). Non-fatal strangulation in sexual assault: A study of clinical and assault characteristics highlighting the role of intimate partner violence. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 43, 1&ndash;7. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2016.06.005. Retrieved from<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/"> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Additional reading on non-fatal strangulation: White, C., Martin, G., Schofield, A. M., &amp; Majeed-Ariss, R. (2021). &lsquo;I thought he was going to kill me&rsquo;: Analysis of 204 case files of adults reporting non-fatal strangulation as part of a sexual assault over a three-year period. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 79, 102128. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2021.102128. Retrieved from<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/"> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Further reading on Dr Mitchell&rsquo;s research into &lsquo;dark triad&rsquo; personality types: Mitchell, K. (2024). Psychopaths, narcissists, Machiavellians, toxic leaders, coercive controllers: Subsets of one overarching &lsquo;dark&rsquo; personality type? Retrieved from<a href="https://researchbank.swinburne.edu.au/file/15436c0d-4d4f-4506-b649-eb1129ab0390/1/karen_mitchell_thesis.pdf"> https://researchbank.swinburne.edu.au/file/15436c0d-4d4f-4506-b649-eb1129ab0390/1/karen_mitchell_thesis.pdf</a></li>
</ol>

Janine never thought getting divorced would cost her her friends and family. But when Oscar* told them she was unstable and he was the real victim, it did. 

5. “The flipside of image management.” 

When Janine left Oscar*, he told everyone their divorce had ruined him financially. It didn’t - but it did ruin her. In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Janine’s story and investigates how perpetrators cause financial devastation to victim-survivors after they escape. 
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: 
Only 44% of women who seek support from specialist homelessness services are given somewhere to stay: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). (2020). Specialist homelessness services annual report 2019–20: Client groups. Retrieved from https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/homelessness-services/shs-annual-report-2019-20/contents/client-groups
Additional supporting data on the above: Homelessness Australia. (2024). Domestic violence demands investment in homelessness services. Retrieved from https://homelessnessaustralia.org.au/domestic-violence-demands-investment-in-homelessness-services/

When Janine left Oscar*, he told everyone their divorce had ruined him financially. It didn&rsquo;t - but it did ruin her. In this episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Janine&rsquo;s story and investigates how perpetrators cause financial devastation to victim-survivors after they escape.&nbsp;
<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:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Only 44% of women who seek support from specialist homelessness services are given somewhere to stay: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). (2020). Specialist homelessness services annual report 2019&ndash;20: Client groups. Retrieved from<a href="https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/homelessness-services/shs-annual-report-2019-20/contents/client-groups"> https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/homelessness-services/shs-annual-report-2019-20/contents/client-groups</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Additional supporting data on the above: Homelessness Australia. (2024).&nbsp;Domestic violence demands investment in homelessness services. Retrieved from<a href="https://homelessnessaustralia.org.au/domestic-violence-demands-investment-in-homelessness-services/"> https://homelessnessaustralia.org.au/domestic-violence-demands-investment-in-homelessness-services/</a></li>
</ol>

4. “Keeping her poor.”

Conor Pall never wanted to live with a man he calls ‘The Shadow’. But he was forced to. In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Conor’s story and investigates how perpetrators are able to weaponise systems after victim-survivors escape from them - legal, financial or otherwise.
Subscribe on Spotify or Apple
Visit the official website
Buy Conor Pall’s children's book, The Shadow that Follows
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: 
Systems abuse is most common post-separation: Monash University. (2018). Systems abuse most often takes place post-separation. Retrieved from https://arts.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1529852/rb-systems-abuse.pdf
Victim-survivors of domestic violence have 14 times the legal needs of the rest of the population: Australian Lawyers Alliance. (2022). Systems abuse and family law: Understanding the impact. Retrieved from https://www8.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/PrecedentAULA/2022/29.pdf
Judith Hermann on how the legal system can be retraumatising for victim-survivors: Stark, E. (2004). Insidious entrapment: Domestic violence and the reform of child welfare. Women & Therapy, 27(3–4), 133–150. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16043563/
Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2015). Children's exposure to domestic and family violence. Retrieved from https://aifs.gov.au/resources/policy-and-practice-papers/childrens-exposure-domestic-and-family-violence

Conor Pall never wanted to live with a man he calls &lsquo;The Shadow&rsquo;. But he was forced to. In this episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Conor&rsquo;s story and investigates how perpetrators are able to weaponise systems after victim-survivors escape from them - legal, financial or otherwise.
<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">Buy Conor Pall&rsquo;s children's book, <a href="https://www.conorpall.com/product-page/the-shadow-that-follows-paperback">The Shadow that Follows</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:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Systems abuse is most common post-separation: Monash University. (2018). Systems abuse most often takes place post-separation. Retrieved from<a href="https://arts.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1529852/rb-systems-abuse.pdf"> https://arts.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1529852/rb-systems-abuse.pdf</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Victim-survivors of domestic violence have 14 times the legal needs of the rest of the population: Australian Lawyers Alliance. (2022). Systems abuse and family law: Understanding the impact. Retrieved from<a href="https://www8.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/PrecedentAULA/2022/29.pdf"> https://www8.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/PrecedentAULA/2022/29.pdf</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Judith Hermann on how the legal system can be retraumatising for victim-survivors: Stark, E. (2004). Insidious entrapment: Domestic violence and the reform of child welfare. Women &amp; Therapy, 27(3&ndash;4), 133&ndash;150. Retrieved from<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16043563/"> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16043563/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2015). Children's exposure to domestic and family violence. Retrieved from<a href="https://aifs.gov.au/resources/policy-and-practice-papers/childrens-exposure-domestic-and-family-violence"> https://aifs.gov.au/resources/policy-and-practice-papers/childrens-exposure-domestic-and-family-violence</a></li>
</ol>

Conor never wanted to live with a man he calls the shadow. But he was forced to. 

3. “Like a game of chess.”

After two women in Miranda’s* mothers group began to suspect she was being abused, they helped her finesse an escape plan for her and her baby. That’s when Justin’s* stalking began.  In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Miranda’s story and investigates perpetrators who stalk and harass their former partners after they separate.
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:
One in five women one in 15 men have been physically stalked: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2024). 2021–2022 Personal Safety Survey.
51% of people in Australia have experienced technology-facilitated abuse: Powell, A., Flynn, A., & Henry, N. (2022). Technology-facilitated abuse: National survey of Australian adults’ experiences.
In 40 percent of Australian cases where a man killed a current or former female partner, he had also stalked her: Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network. (2022). Intimate partner violence homicides 2008–2018. In Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety & Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network. Data Report.

After two women in Miranda&rsquo;s* mothers group began to suspect she was being abused, they helped her finesse an escape plan for her and her baby. That&rsquo;s when Justin&rsquo;s* stalking began.&nbsp; In this episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Miranda&rsquo;s story and investigates perpetrators who stalk and harass their former partners after they separate.
<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">One in five women one in 15 men have been physically stalked: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2024). 2021&ndash;2022 Personal Safety Survey.</li>
<li aria-level="1">51% of people in Australia have experienced technology-facilitated abuse: Powell, A., Flynn, A., &amp; Henry, N. (2022). Technology-facilitated abuse: National survey of Australian adults&rsquo; experiences.</li>
<li aria-level="1">In 40 percent of Australian cases where a man killed a current or former female partner, he had also stalked her: Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network. (2022).&nbsp;Intimate partner violence homicides 2008&ndash;2018. In Australia&rsquo;s National Research Organisation for Women&rsquo;s Safety &amp; Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network. Data Report.</li>
</ol>

 After two women in Miranda’s* mothers group began to suspect she was being abused, they helped her finesse an escape plan for her and her baby. That’s when Justin’s* stalking began.

2. "I know where you are." 

 Introduction & Content Warning

Opening & Season Overview

The Story of Dr Ann O'Neill

Post-Separation Abuse Escalation & Risks

Norman's "Ultimate Act of Revenge"

Not Just Ann: Prevalence & Impact

Connor Pall’s Story

Closing Thoughts & Next Steps

Next Time on There's No Place Like Home

Credits & Resources

Dr Ann O’Neill thought her estranged husband was moving on when he finally signed divorce papers. Days later, he killed their two young children. In the first episode of There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Dr O’Neill’s story and investigates perpetrators who commit “the ultimate act of revenge” post-separation. 
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. 

Episode chapters: 
00:00:00 – Introduction & Content Warning
Covers the content warning, description of the episode's sensitive subjects, sponsor declaration, and acknowledgment of Aboriginal land.
00:00:41 – Opening & Season Overview
Host Tara Moss introduces herself, lays out the theme for season three, and contextualises the dangers of post-separation abuse.
00:04:50 – The Story of Dr Ann O'Neill
Introduction to Dr Anne O'Neill’s story, background on her relationship and escalating abuse, her decision to leave, and the tragic events that followed.
00:10:00 – Post-separation Escalation and Systemic Risks
Discussion by experts and Anne about post-separation escalation, coercive control, legal responses, and common risk factors.
00:15:00 – The Ultimate Act of Revenge
Analysis of the patterns leading to fatal violence, perpetrator psychology, and “payback” as motivation.
00:18:04 – Not Just Ann: Broader Impacts & Statistics
Statistics on domestic violence in Australia, introduction of Connor Pall, and the experiences of children as victims in their own right. 
00:20:00 – Connor Pall’s Story
Connor shares his personal experiences growing up amidst family violence, insights on how children navigate abuse, and systemic failures.
00:25:00 – Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
The host reflects on intervention, acts of kindness in support systems, previews the next episode, and provides resources.
00:25:59 – Credits and Resources
Credits, sponsors, and support information

Sources:
Publisher’s note: For the first few months of 2024, a woman was being murdered every 4 days at the hands of a violent man. Official statistics referenced in this podcast do not yet reflect this increase.
The number of women being killed by a current or former partner every week: Calculated from Bricknell, S. (2023). Homicide in Australia 2020–21. Statistical Report No. 42. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology.
A significant number of people only begin abusing their partner after they become pregnant: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2024). Pregnant people and family, domestic and sexual violence. Retrieved from https://www.aihw.gov.au/family-domestic-and-sexual-violence/population-groups/pregnant-people
An estimated 4.2 million people aged 18 years and over have experienced violence, emotional abuse, or economic abuse by a cohabiting partner since the age of 15: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023). Personal safety, Australia, 2021–22. Retrieved from https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/personal-safety-australia/2021-22
Publisher’s note: The number of perpetrators is known, however research has been commissioned to increase understanding: Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety. (2024). ANROWS unveils $2 million investment for research into domestic and family violence perpetrators. Retrieved from https://www.anrows.org.au/media-releases/anrows-unveils-2-million-investment-for-research-into-domestic-and-family-violence-perpetrators/

Dr Ann O&rsquo;Neill thought her estranged husband was moving on when he finally signed divorce papers. Days later, he killed their two young children. In the first episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves, Tara Rae Moss shares Dr O&rsquo;Neill&rsquo;s story and investigates perpetrators who commit &ldquo;the ultimate act of revenge&rdquo; post-separation.&nbsp;
<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;
Episode chapters:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00:00 &ndash; Introduction &amp; Content Warning Covers the content warning, description of the episode's sensitive subjects, sponsor declaration, and acknowledgment of Aboriginal land.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:00:41 &ndash; Opening &amp; Season Overview Host Tara Moss introduces herself, lays out the theme for season three, and contextualises the dangers of post-separation abuse.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:04:50 &ndash; The Story of Dr Ann O'Neill Introduction to Dr Anne O'Neill&rsquo;s story, background on her relationship and escalating abuse, her decision to leave, and the tragic events that followed.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:10:00 &ndash; Post-separation Escalation and Systemic Risks Discussion by experts and Anne about post-separation escalation, coercive control, legal responses, and common risk factors.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:15:00 &ndash; The Ultimate Act of Revenge Analysis of the patterns leading to fatal violence, perpetrator psychology, and &ldquo;payback&rdquo; as motivation.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:18:04 &ndash; Not Just Ann: Broader Impacts &amp; Statistics Statistics on domestic violence in Australia, introduction of Connor Pall, and the experiences of children as victims in their own right.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:20:00 &ndash; Connor Pall&rsquo;s Story Connor shares his personal experiences growing up amidst family violence, insights on how children navigate abuse, and systemic failures.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:25:00 &ndash; Closing Thoughts and Next Steps The host reflects on intervention, acts of kindness in support systems, previews the next episode, and provides resources.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:25:59 &ndash; Credits and Resources Credits, sponsors, and support information</li>
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<li aria-level="1">Publisher&rsquo;s note: For the first few months of 2024, a woman was being murdered every 4 days at the hands of a violent man. Official statistics referenced in this podcast do not yet reflect this increase.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The number of women being killed by a current or former partner every week: Calculated from Bricknell, S. (2023). Homicide in Australia 2020&ndash;21. Statistical Report No. 42. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology.</li>
<li aria-level="1">A significant number of people only begin abusing their partner after they become pregnant: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2024). Pregnant people and family, domestic and sexual violence. Retrieved from<a href="https://www.aihw.gov.au/family-domestic-and-sexual-violence/population-groups/pregnant-people"> https://www.aihw.gov.au/family-domestic-and-sexual-violence/population-groups/pregnant-people</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">An estimated 4.2 million people aged 18 years and over have experienced violence, emotional abuse, or economic abuse by a cohabiting partner since the age of 15: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023). Personal safety, Australia, 2021&ndash;22. Retrieved from<a href="https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/personal-safety-australia/2021-22"> https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/personal-safety-australia/2021-22</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Publisher&rsquo;s note: The number of perpetrators is known, however research has been commissioned to increase understanding: Australia&rsquo;s National Research Organisation for Women&rsquo;s Safety. (2024).&nbsp;ANROWS unveils $2 million investment for research into domestic and family violence perpetrators. Retrieved from<a href="https://www.anrows.org.au/media-releases/anrows-unveils-2-million-investment-for-research-into-domestic-and-family-violence-perpetrators/"> https://www.anrows.org.au/media-releases/anrows-unveils-2-million-investment-for-research-into-domestic-and-family-violence-perpetrators/</a></li>
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Dr Ann O’Neill thought her estranged husband had moved on. Then he committed the ultimate act of revenge.

1. “The ultimate act of revenge.”

This season we’ll hone in on the insidious patterns and tactics of post-separation abuse, sharing the real stories of victim-survivors and experts’ own insights to show how, often, abuse doesn’t end after separation - it escalates.

There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves drops weekly from March 4, 2025.
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This season we&rsquo;ll hone in on the insidious patterns and tactics of post-separation abuse, sharing the real stories of victim-survivors and experts&rsquo; own insights to show how, often, abuse doesn&rsquo;t end after separation - it escalates.
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Coming next week: Putting perpetrators in focus

This is the story that starts where others end. After the headlines fade. After the crisis hotline call ends. After you walk out of the shelter doors. When survivors face the brutal, yet hope-filled work of rebuilding from scratch.

We know that leaving an abusive relationship can cost everything. Your home. Your money. Your job. Your kids. Your health. The life you thought you'd have. Putting the pieces back together can take years, sometimes a lifetime. And what comes next is rarely discussed, poorly understood and absolutely critical. 

Recovering from domestic abuse and family violence. It’s not just about surviving, but thriving.

There's No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing reveals the innovative programs across Australia looking beyond the immediate crisis. This season, meet the mother rediscovering joy with her children after their perpetrator robbed them of it for years, the survivor turning her pain into a career to help others escape and the local heroes building safe houses to create spaces where women can finally experience "this huge sense of freedom”. 

For the first time, watch these powerful discussions on video or listen as audio. Hosted by Sally Spicer and available wherever you get your podcasts. Made possible with support from CommBank Next Chapter.
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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: Paths to Healing is an FW podcast made in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, who through CommBank Next Chapter, are supporting people within Australia experiencing financial abuse, even if you don't bank with them.

This is the story that starts where others end.&nbsp;After the headlines fade. After the crisis hotline call ends. After you walk out of the shelter doors. When survivors face the brutal, yet hope-filled work of rebuilding from scratch.
We know that leaving an abusive relationship can cost everything. Your home. Your money. Your job. Your kids. Your health. The life you thought you'd have. Putting the pieces back together can take years, sometimes a lifetime. And what comes next is rarely discussed, poorly understood and absolutely critical.&nbsp;
Recovering from domestic abuse and family violence. It&rsquo;s not just about surviving, but thriving.
There's No Place Like Home: Paths to Healing reveals the innovative programs across Australia looking beyond the immediate crisis. This season, meet the mother rediscovering joy with her children after their perpetrator robbed them of it for years, the survivor turning her pain into a career to help others escape and the local heroes building safe houses to create spaces where women can finally experience "this huge sense of freedom&rdquo;.&nbsp;
For the first time, watch these powerful discussions on video or listen as audio. Hosted by Sally Spicer and available wherever you get your podcasts. Made possible with support from CommBank Next Chapter.
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<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: Paths to Healing is an FW podcast made in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, who through <a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/next-chapter.html">CommBank Next Chapter</a>, are supporting people within Australia experiencing financial abuse, even if you don't bank with them.

Recovering from domestic abuse and family violence is not just about surviving, but thriving. Six women share how they

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