Favs From The Archives: The 14 Year Old

As a 14 year old girl Frankie was kidnapped and gang raped for hours and hours. This is her incredible story of survival. It's a story of abuse, addiction, domestic violence, a mother's love and forgiveness.

Content warning: this episode discusses rape, abuse, domestic violence, addiction and disordered eating. If you are suffering or are triggered by the content, help services are listed below.

• Domestic violence assistance 1800 Respect
• Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.au
• Blue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.au
• Samsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or [email protected]
• Lifeline 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
• National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015
• Disordered eating assistance The Butterfly Foundation or 1800 33 4673.

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Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

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