FAMILY RESPECT ALISON’S STORY SUPPORT & ADVICE
Alison’s journey with the Family Respect Project demonstrates the profound change that care and commitment can bring. She grew up witnessing her father’s verbal and physical abuse towards her mother, learning from him that intimidation was a way to get what one wanted. This led Alison down a troubling path—her behaviour escalated to such a degree that police had to intervene, and she was removed from the home for six months to ensure her mother’s safety. Through the Family Respect Project, Alison discovered the power of understanding and empathy. She learned to distinguish between normal disagreements and abusive control, a pivotal moment in her growth. Today, Alison is a completely different person. Instead of resorting
to intimidation, she now invites her mum to sit down with a cup of tea, fostering open conversations about their differences. Their relationship, once marked by fear and conflict, has transformed into one of mutual respect and cooperation. It’s been three months without any form of abuse—something her mum once thought was impossible.
The Family Respect Project’s compassionate guidance and unwavering support have turned what seemed like an unreachable dream into a reality. Alison’s story is a testament to the life-changing impact this program can have on families dealing with conflict and abuse.
‘Those dark days seem very much in the distance and the brighter days we could have only dreamed of are now here’ – family who completed programme
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