I told him to leave

What does coercive control look like? How did family violence and substance misuse shape the end of Laura's relationship? What does parenthood look like, when a relationship comes to an end?

In this episode, I speak with Laura for part one of two moments she shares with us. In this episode, we talk about the moment she told her partner and father of her two children, to leave.Laura was so generous in sharing a very challenging experience, going into detail about family violence and what it is like to navigate coercive control within a relationship. We then talk about the layered complexity that comes with a partner who is influenced by substance misuse and what parenting two young children looks like, despite the many challenges she faced.

If you are in Australia and are seeking support for family violence, please contact 1800-RESPECT (1800 737 732) or if you are in Victoria, you can also contact The Orange Door, who were instrumental in assisting Laura during her separation.

If you are in Australia and are seeking support for alcohol misuse, contact Lifeline or the Alcohol and  Drug Information Service. Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing, sharing and/or leaving a review. Tag us on your Insta stories @themoment.podcast!Thanks in advance for your support.Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting.See you next time for another episode of The Moment!Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting