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Kym Valentine is a family violence survivor-advocate and was formerly the Chair of Victoria’s Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council. She is a mother of two and an experienced television and theatre actor.

Too often, alcohol and family violence go together. Now, we need to separate them

Too often, alcohol and family violence go together. Now, we need to separate them

The kids who hide in closets and bathrooms – hearing furniture being thrown and adults screaming – know that when drinking is involved, it’s like pouring petrol on a bonfire.

  • by Kym Valentine

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Gut-wrenching sound of alcohol delivery in an abusive relationship

Gut-wrenching sound of alcohol delivery in an abusive relationship

In the 24-hour, app-enabled economies in which we now live, alcohol can flow freely into homes at any hour, fuelling violent outbursts in already abusive homes.

  • by Kym Valentine

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/by/kym-valentine-p4ywa5