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5: Domestic Abuse Breakthrough Show with Kate Beesley - Episode 5
5: Domestic Abuse Breakthrough Show with Kate Beesley - Episode 5
5: Domestic Abuse Breakthrough Show with Kate Beesley - Episode 5
Friday 8th November 2024
Join Kate Beesley as she talks with Lou Felton-Smith about escaping domestic abuse, healing, and advocating for survivors.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength: Lou Felton-Smith's Journey from Abuse to Advocacy
Episode Overview
- Lou Felton-Smith shares her escape from an abusive relationship.
- The impact of domestic abuse on children's mental health.
- The importance of recognising non-physical forms of abuse.
- Challenges survivors face in legal systems.
- The need for better training for police and court staff on coercive control.
It was in that moment when she was crying in my arms one night. And she said, 'I don't want to be here anymore.' And that was my catalyst for leaving.
In this gripping episode of the Domestic Abuse Breakthrough Show, Kate Beesley sits down with Lou Felton-Smith, a survivor and mentor for women who have faced domestic abuse. Lou shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey of escaping an abusive relationship with her three children and founding the Miracle Mums Movement Inc., a charity dedicated to supporting survivors through post-traumatic growth.
Lou’s story highlights the psychological and emotional toll of domestic abuse, particularly on children, and the importance of recognising non-physical forms of abuse like coercive control and psychological manipulation. She recounts the moment her seven-year-old daughter's mental health crisis became the catalyst for her to leave her abusive partner, emphasising how the well-being of her children gave her the strength to make that crucial decision.
The conversation also delves into the challenges survivors face in navigating legal systems that often fail to recognise or adequately address non-physical abuse. Lou and Kate discuss the need for better training for police and court staff to understand the subtleties of coercive control and the importance of listening to survivors' experiences. This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience of survivors and the critical need for systemic change to protect and support those affected by domestic abuse.
Don't miss this episode if you're looking for heartfelt stories and practical advice on overcoming abuse and finding hope and strength in the aftermath.