Nicole Madigan

Brisbane

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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When Chloe Pink posted her wedding photos, she was bombarded with comments from men.

1 week ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

At first, Chloe told herself it was all part of being married to someone in the public eye, especially an AFL player whose wives and girlfriends are often fodder for online commentary. But, she couldn't shake the horrible feeling in the pit of her stomach. "It's not healthy for my brain to take in that much hate, especially about my body – something I have very little control over," she said. "It doesn't matter that I'm married to an AFL player. I still have feelings.
The disturbing underground sex parties where you're paid to be abused.

1 week ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

Radha is referring to another side of the Dubai lifestyle, one that's not so glamorous — including what's been dubbed 'porta potty parties', where high-profile women are lured to Dubai under the guise of attending high-status events, often for a large sum of money, only to find something very different when they arrive.
For women, life after prison can be harder than life inside.

2 weeks ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

"Most women coming out of prison don't have resources. They don't have a safety net. And that's why so many end up back inside. "There's this idea that prison keeps 'bad people' off the streets, but in reality, it traps vulnerable people in cycles of poverty, trauma, and exclusion."She now works in advocacy and support, determined to change the system. "If we actually supported women instead of punishing them, we'd see real change. But until then, the barriers remain," she said.
Simone didn't know her partner had a history of violence. Then he knocked on her door.

3 weeks ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

The relationship progressed, and for a time, everything seemed wonderful. 'Little red flags become big red flags.'But then, little things started to go wrong. "Contacts started disappearing from my phone. At first, I thought it was my son." Her son denied deleting the contacts, but when it happened several times, Simone disciplined him. After the sixth time, Simone started to have doubts about whether her son was the culprit.
'As a mum of a neurodiverse child the biggest challenge isn't society's response. It's much closer to home.'

4 weeks ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

"My mother-in-law would make faces and snide comments about my children, for not eating food or sitting differently at dinner, any time their behaviour matched their overexcitability," Kara said. "She often said they were rude and we were spoiling them by allowing them to participate in conversations she didn't think they should be involved in."According to Kara, her attitude towards the children often left them feeling rejected, which only made matters worse.
'I was sexually harassed as a FIFO worker. That wasn't the worst part.'

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

"That was one of the hardest things to accept. I thought at least one person — especially those who disagreed with it — would step in. But no one did."Eventually, Brooke began running as a way to escape. And while she did find solace in running, she couldn't escape, not really. Almost every time Brooke embarked on a run, she'd experience catcalling, honking and inappropriate remarks. She changed her routes, cut runs short and stopped wearing headphones in an effort to feel safe.
'I had two miscarriages at work. I presented on stage like nothing had happened.'

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

"I had to get up on stage, so I pulled myself together, got ready, and did what I had to do. I pushed through, but the pain was unlike anything I had ever experienced. "I felt this overwhelming sense of obligation. Money had been invested into the trip, people were there specifically for the meetings, and they were expecting to hear the presentation. So, despite everything, I pushed through.
Women told us what they're going without in the cost of living crisis. One answer kept coming up.

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

More recently, a type 2 diabetes diagnosis added another prescription to the list, bringing her monthly medication costs to around $51. For her children, the stakes are just as high. Her son, who has ADHD, is on dexamphetamine, which is covered under the PBS, but her daughter's antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication add another $90 per month to their expenses. In a household already stretched thin, the choice between her own health and her children's needs is one she faces often.
'The boy in Adolescence could easily be my son. That is the most terrifying part.'

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

How did their son, who wet his pants in fear as the police tore through the family home, end up stabbing a young girl to death? We watch, with even greater discomfort as the little boy, who so often resembles our own sons, transforms from a nervous and confused teenager, to a rage-fuelled mini-man, standing over the psychologist who is there to assess him. It's a frightening switch. This is the boy we don't recognise.
'My daughter was diagnosed with an eating disorder. The truth was so much worse.'

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Nicole Madigan

Eventually, Chelsea underwent surgery for endometriosis. During her follow-up appointment with an endocrinologist, bloodwork revealed signs of another autoimmune disease. Chealea's health was declining rapidly. "I waited over four months for an appointment, only to spend just 10 minutes with the specialist. She took one look at me, calculated my BMI (which was 13), and immediately sent me to the hospital."Chelsea was placed in an emergency bed, until a tube was inserted through her nose.

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Articles

When Chloe Pink posted her wedding photos, she was bombarded with comments from men.

The disturbing underground sex parties where you're paid to be abused.

For women, life after prison can be harder than life inside.

Simone didn't know her partner had a history of violence. Then he knocked on her door.

'As a mum of a neurodiverse child the biggest challenge isn't society's response. It's much closer to home.'

'I was sexually harassed as a FIFO worker. That wasn't the worst part.'

'I had two miscarriages at work. I presented on stage like nothing had happened.'

Women told us what they're going without in the cost of living crisis. One answer kept coming up.

'The boy in Adolescence could easily be my son. That is the most terrifying part.'

'My daughter was diagnosed with an eating disorder. The truth was so much worse.'

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