Nicole Madigan
Senior Writer at MamaMia
Journalist. Author of Obsession: a journalist and victim-survivor’s investigation into stalking. Anti DV/stalking advocate. Find me on LinkedIn or Instagram
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1 week ago |
mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan
Jodie's story is not uncommon, particularly for women. "Women are often dismissed. We're told we're anxious, overreacting, hormonal. But I knew my body. I was dying, and no one would listen," said Jodie. Research suggests the same. Studies show that women are more likely than men to have their symptoms minimised or misdiagnosed, especially when it comes to pain or fatigue. Women are less likely than men to receive pain medication in emergency departments and wait longer to get it.
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2 weeks ago |
mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan
According to Louden, Giuffre had been making plans — talking about renovating her home and thinking about the future. Police were called to Giuffre's home after concerns about her welfare. The statement released by her family painted a picture of a woman worn down by trauma. "She was the light that lifted so many survivors... in the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable," it read.
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2 weeks ago |
mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan
Caitlyn* was 30 when she met her husband, John* in a bar 35 years ago. Their relationship was great, so was their sex life. Over time, though, things started to change — first in public, then at home, until there was almost no intimacy left. Eventually, John's health issues made sex impossible, and he refused to seek help. Caitlyn felt invisible. "For 15 years, there was nothing — not just no sex, but affection, companionship. I felt like I didn't matter anymore," she said.
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3 weeks ago |
mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan
While the financial consequences of the deception can be significant, leaving partners and children in vulnerable positions, it's not just about the money — it's also about the lies that come with it. "Often lies are followed by more lies; and non-disclosure is deliberately withholding important information that would help your partner assess the health of the relationship and whether it is right for them," Rodgers said. When the truth finally comes out, the damage can be huge.
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1 month ago |
mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan
So, where is the urgency now? Where is the urgency as we approach an election both leaders are framing as a pivotal moment for Australia's future. Australian women — more than 50 per cent of the country's population — care deeply about this issue. We are scared. We are sad. We are angry. And we are exhausted from waiting for someone in power to take our lives seriously.
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