BROKEN
Breaking the Silence
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Azelene Williams
Life is full of challenges.
In the end, it’s getting up that pulls us through the dark, painful days.
I hope you find something special for yourself while reading through my book.
All my love
Azelene Williams
Melbourne New York London
2018 Azelene Williams
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any for by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review to be printed in a newspaper, magazine, or journal.
First Publication 2015 - ISBN: 978-0-646-94545-3
Revised Publication 2018 - ISBN: 978-0-646-98390-5
Self-published by: Azelene Williams
Cover Designs by: Azelene & Sian Williams
Cover Photo Self-portrait by: Azelene Williams
Back Cover Photo by: Sian Williams
1st Editor: Dorothy Munro
2nd Editor: Janet Vila
Melbourne New York London
Printed in Australia, the United States of America and the United Kingdom
Azelene regularly leaves her signed books in public spaces around the world with the following message:
"If you find my book in a public space or if someone gave it to you to pass on, please help me to advocate against Domestic and Family Violence.
By reading my book, sign it on any page and then leave it in a public space for others to find or pass it on to another Advocate, you would be able to change lives."
My Chosen Charity
As a survivor of domestic violence I am a strong advocate for respectful relationships and personal safety. I work alongside WA Child Safety Services to deliver the Teen Talk – Let’s talk about healthy relationships to young people. WA Child Safety Services provides quality child protection and abuse prevention education to children, parents, schools, professionals and community groups across Australia.
As part of my ongoing commitment to youth education, I regularly donate two of my BROKEN Breaking the Silence books to schools that have participated in the Teen Talk.
As a survivor of domestic violence I am a strong advocate for respectful relationships and personal safety. I work alongside WA Child Safety Services to deliver the Teen Talk – Let’s talk about healthy relationships to young people. WA Child Safety Services provides quality child protection and abuse prevention education to children, parents, schools, professionals and community groups across Australia.
As part of my ongoing commitment to youth education, I regularly donate two of my BROKEN Breaking the Silence books to schools that have participated in the Teen Talk.
Feedback from students: “Thank you so much for educating us with this topic…your real life examples have changed our perspective immensely.” “I found out that when you learn something from someone that has experience of what they’re talking about they know how to deal with people that are going through the same thing.”
Feedback from educators: “Educating our youth early is extremely essential.” “Our youth are the future let them grow up with tools to recognise the early signs of domestic and family violence so that they can change the cycle.”
This message was send to me from a High Schools in Perth where I have been fortunate enough to share my story and deliver the Teen Talk Program through WA Child Safety Services
Book and Program Reviews
Book and Program Reviews
Lizelle
A great, great read. I could not put it down. Finished both your books in one weekend. A fantastic way to spread the word on domestic violence. Azelene, I love your writing style. Thank you for sharing your story.
Belinda Hawes
Azelene, we share a passion for victims of domestic violence. My life motto is Knowledge Is Power. Education is the key. Ladies read the practical and helpful advice in his book before embarking on relationships. Prepare yourself. Don't trust that you will always get it right. Listen to your sixth sense girls and read this book!! Learn what is a healthy relationship. Learn what not to allow and don't become an enabler. Azelene my heart broke reading your story, but I am so proud to know that you have risen above and look at you today!!
I am dedicating this book to my Daughter:
Sian Hunter Williams
a.k.a.
My Oxygen
“May you learn from my mistakes and see the signs of an unhealthy relationship before you are so deeply entangled that there is no way out.”
I love you very much
Mum!
Sian Williams #Kidzucate
www.kidzucate.com