Breaking the Silence - Real Life Stories of Elder Abuse https://EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com Breaking the Silence is a powerful new podcast series sharing the lived experiences of older people who have faced abuse or those who care about them.

Each episode features a real story in the words of the person who lived it or family members who walked alongside them. The voices featured are diverse, honest, and deeply moving. From financial manipulation to emotional abuse, these stories highlight the forms abuse can take and the courage it takes to speak out.

Content warning 
Episodes may include discussions of distressing or sensitive material related to elder abuse and self harm. Listener discretion is advised. If these episodes raise any concerns or distress for you, support is available through the Elder Abuse Helpline (1800 353 374), services such as 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or local support services. 

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:50:33 +1000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic Elder Abuse Action Australia Elder Abuse Action Australia No false https://feed.podbean.com/EAAABreakingtheSilence/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18552443/3624_EAAA_lsocials_icons-01.png Breaking the Silence - Real Life Stories of Elder Abuse https://EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com 144 144 Breaking the Silence - Episode Three - Francene Breaking the Silence - Episode Three - Francene https://EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com/e/breaking-the-silence-episode-three-francene/ https://EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com/e/breaking-the-silence-episode-three-francene/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:50:33 +1000 EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com/e90b012e-c5cb-3ec7-97e3-68177e40096f In our final episode, Francene reflects on a lifetime of hiding her identity as a transgender woman and the shift in her relationship after coming out to her wife. What followed was an escalating pattern of coercive control as her partner responded with increasing anger and abuse. Francene's wide-ranging and powerful conversation explores identity, control and survival.

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]]> Elder Abuse Action Australia false No 1189 3 full Breaking the Silence - Episode Two - Danny Breaking the Silence - Episode Two - Danny https://EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com/e/episode-two-danny/ https://EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com/e/episode-two-danny/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:04:11 +1000 EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com/22164e18-c71e-308d-8630-753ecd0c9669 In Episode Two Danny shares the heartbreaking story of his mother, isolated by depression, limited English and financial abuse by her sons. Forced to sell her home – a decision she didn’t fully understand – Danny’s mother became increasingly isolated and disempowered.

Through his story, Danny reflects on the devastating impact of elder abuse within families and the barriers older people can face when language, mental health, and trust collide.

This story is a moving reminder of the importance of culturally safe, accessible support and really listening to older people.

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Through his story, Danny reflects on the devastating impact of elder abuse within families and the barriers older people can face when language, mental health, and trust collide.

This story is a moving reminder of the importance of culturally safe, accessible support and really listening to older people.

]]> Elder Abuse Action Australia false No 3776 2 full Breaking the Silence - Episode One - Liz Breaking the Silence - Episode One - Liz https://EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com/e/breaking-the-silence-episode-one-liz/ https://EAAABreakingtheSilence.podbean.com/e/breaking-the-silence-episode-one-liz/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:32:24 +1000 enquiryfz.podbean.com/c736abca-acf5-38ec-84ff-d8186b0cc9cc In episode One Liz shares the painful story of her parents, both of whom were experiencing vulnerability due to disability and dementia, and who suffered ongoing abuse at the hands of her sister. While her mother eventually found her way out her father, living with Alzheimer’s, remained trapped in the cycle of harm. Liz’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience and the urgent need for change.

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