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A podcast hosted by Ebonnie Whan. 'Conversations for Ally' shares the real life, everyday stories of Australian women from the bush. Join us with a cuppa as we have a yarn and share some of life's most challenging, gruelling, uplifting and joyous experiences. You'll hear true resilience shine through as we learn about how these women have overcome some huge adversities as well as what tools they use on a daily basis to regain a sense of peace, normality and happiness in their lives again. This podcast series is being created in loving memory of Ebonnie's dear friend, Dr Alexandra Jane Tapp.
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Saturday Sep 19, 2020
Saturday Sep 19, 2020
In this episode, which is Part 1 of Virginia Tapscott's story, Virginia shares with us about her childhood, anxiety and eating disorder at boarding school, meeting her husband Rhys and creating their family, her passion for the environment, the sexual abuse that both herself and her sister suffered at the hands of two trusted male relatives and an incident that involved her sister having a drug overdose.
You will laugh out loud, feel in her pain and be in awe of the obstacles she has had to overcome. Now more than ever Virginia is determined to speak the truth.
Please be aware that this episode does deal with sensitive topics and adult themes.
Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, rape, eating disorder, suicidal thoughts, drug and alcohol abuse, drug overdose.
In an emergency, call 000 or go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department.
National Crisis Numbers:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Rural Adversity Mental Health Program: Linking people to Mental Health Support ramhp.com.au
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** Virginia lives on a farm between Albury and Holbrook and our connection dropped out a few times for a couple of seconds so apologies in advance if you notice a gap every now and then.
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thankyou and I am so sorry this has happened to you and your mum. I worked with your mum and was with her the day she found out she was pregnant with Alex. your mum was and incredible woman to work with and that is more obvious now. you have shared a situation that has resignated with many people. thankyou. all the love and support in the world to you both. here's to change xx
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
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Saturday Sep 19, 2020
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