{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/019543c4-1a64-42a4-8afb-70c529d7b5f5/57f76b7a-e737-4fe5-9de5-0f9e689b2bb4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Annie Kashamura (TW)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611e8a5d06c05e1935f409cc/1629905332221-1f85665cc4d4fe0bace2582b03c64296.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>\"I am giving you ten years for you to change and if you don't I will leave you\" - Annie Kashamura</p><p><br></p><p>Trigger warning: domestic violence</p><p><br></p><p>Gender Equality specialist and activist Annie Kashamura joins Samantha Baines for a powerful conversation about Annie's inspiring story of overcoming abuse. Beginning with her marriage in the Congo, Annie explains some of the laws that trap women in difficult situations in her home country as well discussing her eventual asylum to Canada with her children. A shocking and brutally honest discussion about the depths of marriage horror, violence and the uplifting freedom after a battle to survive. A truly important listen and a surprisingly positive one too.</p><p><br></p><p>To follow Annie's current campaigns go to:</p><p>www.invictusequality</p><p>www.igddcongo.org</p><p><br></p><p>If you are affected by abuse please speak to someone.</p><p>Women's Aid : www.womensaid.org.uk</p><p>National Domestic Abuse Helpline : 0808 2000 247</p><p>The Men's Advice Line (for male domestic abuse survivors) : 0808 801 0327</p><p><br></p><p>Support the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/samanthabaines</p><p>Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod &amp; @samanthabaines</p><p><br></p><p>Find transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com</p><p>.</p>","author_name":"Samantha Baines"}