{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Finding Hope Again: The Charity Giving Women a Voice during DV, Coercive Control & Divorce","description":"\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to this episode if\u2026 You\u2019re going through DV, coercive control, divorce or separation You\u2019ve survived DV and want to help other women going through it You feel alone, isolated, or unsure where to turn You want to hear about real support available for women in crisis You\u2019ve lost hope and need to know good people still exist You want to understand what homelessness really looks like for women You want to connect with a service that listens without judgment You\u2019ve wondered where to get help if you don\u2019t know where to start   \ud83d\udcdd Episode Summary If you\u2019ve ever felt invisible, silenced, or completely alone while living through domestic violence, coercive control, separation, or divorce this episode is for you. Today, Laura sits down with Jo West, the founder of 4 Voices, a remarkable charity supporting women experiencing domestic violence, financial abuse, homelessness, social isolation, and coercive control. This episode is different from our usual legal conversations it\u2019s a conversation about hope, humanity, and the power of connection when someone is going through hell and doesn\u2019t know where to turn. Jo shares the reality of what women face when they\u2019re living in fear, why so many are afraid to reach out, and how simple acts of kindness like someone showing up, listening, and seeing you can genuinely change the course of a woman\u2019s life. If you\u2019re struggling right now, this episode will remind you of something important: There are helpers. You are not alone. And there is support waiting for you. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains general discussion about domestic violence and support, not legal information. Finding Hope Again: The Charity Giving Women a Voice during DV, Coercive Control & Divorce \u23f1\ufe0f Episode Timeline [00:00] Meet Four Voices: A Support Service for Women Facing DV & Crisis [01:00] Why Women Experiencing Coercive Control Often Feel Too Afraid to Reach Out [02:06] Hidden Homelessness: The Reality for Women Leaving Unsafe Homes [03:41] How Four Voices Uses Human Connection to Support Isolated Women [07:00] What Happens on a Four Voices Support Van Shift [09:04] A Story of Strength: One Woman Starting Over After 25 Years of Abuse [12:33] Financial Abuse, Survival Mode & Why Leaving Is So Hard [14:00] Why Some Women Get Turned Away From Services [16:57] A Phone-Based Support System Designed for Women Who Are Scared to Talk [18:55] Check-Ins, Consistency & Why They Matter for Recovery [20:40] How You Can Help: Volunteering, Corporate Support & Raising Awareness [23:50] Understanding the Hidden Crisis of Female Homelessness [27:23] Misconceptions About DV, Leaving, and Life After Abuse [30:41] Hope Stories: Courage, Connection & What Keeps Jo Going [33:30] Final Message for Anyone Feeling Alone or Hopeless   \ud83d\udd17 Links & Resources Four Voices Charity: https:\/\/www.4voices.org.au Instagram: @4voicesau 1800RESPECT \u2013 1800 737 732 Lifeline \u2013 13 11 14 If in danger, call 000 immediately in Australia   \ud83d\udea8 Support Services (Australia) 1800 RESPECT \u2013 1800 737 732 Lifeline \u2013 13 11 14 Safe Beds for Pets (RSPCA)   \ud83d\udc9b Closing Reminder If this conversation brought you comfort or hope, please follow, rate, and review the podcast. Sharing this episode could help another woman find the support she desperately needs.   ","author_name":"The Divorce Course Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thedivorcecourse.com.au\/podcasts\/the-divorce-course-podcast-2","html":"