Mea Motu on surviving domestic violence - and choosing to forgive

Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence and suicidal
thoughts.


This week, Paula's guest is boxing champion Mea Motu for an
emotional interview as Motu discusses her experiences with
domestic violence, why she got out for her children's sake, and
why years later she learnt to put their feelings first in order
to forgive her ex-husband.


FAMILY VIOLENCE
How to get help:
If you're in danger now:
• Phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours or friends to ring
for you.
• Run outside and head for where there are other people. Scream
for help so your neighbours can hear you.
• Take the children with you. Don't stop to get anything
else.
• If you are being abused, remember it's not your fault. Violence
is never okay.
Where to go for help or more information:
• Women's Refuge: Crisis line - 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843
(available 24/7)
• Shine: Helpline - 0508 744 633 (available 24/7)
• It's Not Ok: Family violence information line - 0800 456
450
• Shakti: Specialist services for African, Asian and Middle
Eastern women and children.
• Crisis line - 0800 742 584 (available 24/7)
• Ministry of Justice: For information on family
violence
• Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga: National Network of
Family Violence Services
• White Ribbon: Aiming to eliminate men's violence towards
women.
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Suicide and depression help services:


If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call
111.


For counselling and support:


Lifeline: http://www.lifeline.co.nz, call 0800 543 354
or text 4357 (HELP)

Suicide Crisis Helpline:
www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline, or call
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)



Youth services:


Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234

What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am
to 10.30pm)

Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202
(available 24/7)

Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053



For more information and support, talk to your local doctor,
hauora, community mental health team, or counselling service.


The Mental Health Foundation has more helplines and service
contacts - click here for information


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