When the Perpetrator Is Family: Aunee’s Story (Part 2)

<p>Join our Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking">⁠⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠</a> </p><p><br></p><p>This is the second and final part of Aunee’s two-part interview.</p><p><br></p><p>We continue our conversation as Aunee opens up about the depths of her alcohol dependence, including constantly blacking out and reaching a point where she had no care for her children. She reflects on the neglect her children experienced, and how her eldest two never really got to have a childhood.</p><p><br></p><p>Aunee was eventually tapered off alcohol by her father before entering detox and then spending months in rehab.</p><p><br></p><p>She finishes this two-part series by reflecting on how she went from being a victim of abuse to becoming an abuser herself, and the trail of destruction that followed.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Aunee on Instagram: @Brown_Girl_In_a_Bottle</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p>This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, addiction, drug use, mental health, suicide and recovery. If this episode raises anything for you, please reach out to a trusted support person or contact a crisis support service in your area.</p><p><br></p><p>The National Alcohol &amp; Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015</p><p><a href="https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline">⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14</p><p><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>1800RESPECT provides support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. Call 1800 737 732</p><p><a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/">⁠https://www.1800respect.org.au⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Creator &amp; Host-</strong> Julia Rangiheuea</p><p><strong>Creative Director -</strong> Beaudene Perussich</p><p><strong>Image &amp; Logo-</strong> Jasmine Rule</p><p><br></p><p><em>In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.</em></p>