Stories about abuse from women with disabilities
Stories about abuse from women with disabilities
Stories about abuse from women with disabilities
Molly: My husband has never accepted our son has a disability. I have an intellectual disability and my husband doesn’t accept that either, because he can’t see it.
Mary: If I fall from my wheelchair he doesn’t tell my carers or take me to the doctor or hospital.
Rose Lillian: The sexual abuse by my brother had long-reaching effects.
Anj: Through sheer determination and willpower I’m where I am today, gradually reclaiming my life.
Katerina: My father never gave me reasons for his abuse other than it was all my fault.
Liz: Our relationship should never have started.
Sandy: We played happy family...
Leanne: I was so accustomed to being abused that I just accepted it as being what I deserved.
- If you are in danger call 000 or contact the police in your state or territory.
- For confidential crisis support in Victoria, information and accommodation please call the safe steps 24/7 family violence response line on 1800 015 188. If it is unsafe to call, email safesteps@safesteps.org.au.
- For confidential phone help and referral in Australia, please contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732, the National Sexual Assault, Family and Domestic Violence Counselling Line.
- For free information, support, and referrals for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, asexual and queer Victorians and their friends and family call Rainbow Door on 1800 729 367 or text 0480 017 246 or email support@rainbowdoor.org.au.
- For support for men, call Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491.