To mark National Family Violence Remembrance Day, we're sharing this powerful conversation with Farah Mak, actor, speaker, founder, mother and survivor.
Farah shares how she cultivates self worth and resilience, especially supporting herself and kids during the years she spend in the court system.
You might know Farah from her work on stage, in the media, or on screen in Neighbours, playing the character Katrina Marshall.
But behind her public life, Farah is someone who has truly transformed personal adversity into a powerful force for change.
She’s a survivor of domestic violence who spent years going through the court system and talks about having to rediscover herself during that process – and the difference that a simple offer of help made to her life, which you’ll hear in this conversation.
Please note, the Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil is on May 7. Check out the website to learn more.
And you can learn more about Farah Mak and The Self Worth Movement here.
Please note that this episode discusses domestic and family violence. If you need help and advice, call 1800Respect at 1800 737 732, Men’s Referral Service at 1300 766 491, or Lifeline at 13 11 14.