**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains explicit discussions about various forms of domestic abuse including verbal, emotional and physical abuse. If you find these topics distressing, feel free to skip this episode. If you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org.au or for 24 hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, please look after yourself.

Today we’re chatting with Christine Anderson, a fellow breadwinning mum with one daughter. Christine is a State Manager at FBAA. She shared with us her life story about growing up in Australia, bringing up her baby daughter as a single mum, and surviving various forms of domestic abuse in her relationships to now inspire others in similar situations to find courage and bravery.

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