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S4, E10 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Dominique Lee - What's Been Broken Is All the More Sharp

S4, E10 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Dominique Lee - What's Been Broken Is All the More Sharp11. Aug.1 Std. 07 Min.

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.

In our tenth episode of series four, Nick chats with Dr Dominique Lee, the author of the powerful memoir, What's Been Broken Is All the More Sharp.

WARNING: this book and podcast contain in-depth topics of sexual assault, trauma and mental health - listener and reader discretion is highly advised. If this is something that has affected you or someone you know, help is available.

FullStop Australia: https://fullstop.org.au/ & 1800 FULL STOP

National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service: 1800 211 028

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1800 497 212

Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Content Warning (28:57 - 36:10): we discuss Dr Dominique Lee’s sexual assault and the impact of that event.

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