Alison reflects on her childhood, stating, "I had everything I needed all the time... It was caring, nurturing. So safe, though she didn't realise it at the time." This highlights her initially unaware perception of safety amidst underlying community violence.
Alison's poignant mention of her family's tragedy underscores a painful reality: "Sadly, my story is like so many other Aboriginal people's — it's not unique." This emphasizes the widespread nature of violence faced by First Nations families.
She acknowledges the harsh statistics, declaring, "Indigenous women and children are 33 times more likely to be admitted to hospital and six times more likely to die from family violence than non-Indigenous women and children." This stark reality sheds light on systemic issues.
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