Blessings

This is an inspirational story of transformation. Michael speaks to his journey of change so that Gemma and Pheobe can live a life free of fear from his violence. Gemma shares how she overcame her addiction so that her hope for a different future could be realised. Both Michael and Gemma share how their caseworker Olivia listened and held hope for change.

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01 May 2023

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