Pride in Respect | Lived Experience Stories: Ari
Ari shares their lived experience of navigating challenging relationships, power dynamics, loss of control, gaslighting, isolation and recognising red flags, while at the same time exploring their own gender identity.
Through reflection, Ari speaks to the importance of respecting boundaries and the need to maintain respectful communication within a healthly relationship, along with the crucial role that supportive friends and family can play.
This video is part of Pride in Respect, a campaign raising awareness of family, domestic, sexual and intimate partner violence in LGBTQIA+ communities.
If this story resonates with you, please know support is available.
Support services:
- If you are in immediate danger, call 000
- 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
- Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline – 1800 497 212
- In Western Australia, Pride in Respect Specialist FDV Support Service – 0481 080 201
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