In this follow-up to one of the most powerful episodes of Anything Goes, Anna welcomes back domestic violence advocate Michelle Faye for another raw and unfiltered conversation that every woman needs to hear.

This time, they go deep into the court system, systems abuse, coercive control, and the real reasons so many women don’t report. Anna opens up about her own court experience - from safe rooms and police prosecutors to the moment her perpetrator’s lawyer finally said, “It’s over.”

Together, Anna and Michelle pull back the curtain on what happens after you leave - the legal trauma, the “invisible prison,” the shame, and the strength it takes to keep going.

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of domestic violence, coercive control, physical assault, and trauma.

💬 What You’ll Hear

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  Why the court system can be another form of abuse

  
  


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  How perpetrators manipulate hearings, delays, and legal loopholes

  
  


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  What actually happens when you apply for a protection order

  
  


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  The difference between police vs. private DV applications

  
  


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  What “systems abuse” really means

  
  


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  The truth about coercive control and how to identify it

  
  


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  Why women don’t “just leave” (and why asking that question can hurt)

  
  


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  Real stories of survival, safety planning, and reclaiming power

  
  


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  How to support a friend in a DV relationship - safely and without judgment

  
  

This episode discusses domestic violence, physical and emotional abuse, and suicidal thoughts.

If you or someone you know needs support in Australia, please contact:

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  1800 RESPECT (24-hour confidential counselling) 1800 737 732

  
  


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  Lifeline 13 11 14

  
  


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  DVConnect Womensline 1800 811 811
  
  If you’re outside Australia, visit findahelpline.com for international resources.

  
  

💫 Connect

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  Guest: michellefaye.com.au | Michelle Faye Instagram

  
  


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  Host: Anna Rose | anythinggoespodcast__

  
  


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🧠 Episode Themes

Domestic violence advocacy • Systems abuse • Coercive control • Empowerment • Survivor psychology • Trauma healing • Justice reform