Elle Halliwell on the guilt she feels when she looks at her son
Journalist Elle Halliwell found out she was pregnant with her first child just a couple of days after receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis.Elle joins us to talk about how she faced making the decision no parent should have to make. Should she end the pregnancy or delay treatment?Plus, for too long, family violence has been ‘none of our business’.But we’re making it ours.We speak with a brave mum about how she and her son survived domestic abuse.And discuss what you can do if someone you know needs help.SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Elle Halliwell and Rachel.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.We’ve got a bit of a favour to ask; we’d love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
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