Is Abandonment A Form Of Abuse?

Alpine Divorce has been a big convo this year, with people all over the world sharing stories of a partner abandoning them in a remote or dangerous place like a hiking trail or mountain. So does someone storming off mean they need to cool down, or is it a sign of abuse?

In this ep, Elisabeth Shaw from Relationships Australia helps us learn the signs.

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1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732

Mensline Australia - 1300 789 978

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Relationships Australia - https://www.relationships.org.au/

Alpine Divorce Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0aAfN1MDpk

Women are being abandoned by their partners on hiking trails. What’s behind ‘alpine divorce’?

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/mar/17/alpine-divorce-abandoned-hiking-trail

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