Item Detail
Summary
Roia Atmar, a victim and survivor of domestic violence, migrated from Pakistan at the age of 14. She speaks of her early marriage, migrating to Australia; the isolation felt as a migrant, her children and her abusive relationship. She tells her harrowing story of escaping violence; navigating the Muslim faith and culture; how it took six years of silence before someone thought to ask Roia if she needed help; and the importance of listening to other women. Please be advised that this story contains themes of family and domestic violence that some listeners may find distressing.
Warnings and disclaimer
Title devised by cataloguer.
Subjects
- Abused women -- Western Australia -- Interviews.
- Pakistanis -- Western Australia -- Interviews.
- Muslims -- Western Australia -- Interviews.
- View more on SLWA catalogue
Terms of use
Copyright or other restrictions may apply. For public use, contact the State Library of Western Australia.
Access restrictions
Access open.
Call Number
OH4370/12
Links & Sharing
Order a Copy
Copies of items can be ordered from the State Library collections for personal use, research, or public display and publication. Copyright and other restrictions may apply. For more information about this service please visit the State Library website.
Contribute
Can you provide any additional information about this item, or do you have any general feedback about the new State Library online media viewer? Please let us know using the form below.
Info & Help
You are using the State Library of Western Australia online media viewer. Use this app to view digitised items within the State Library catalogue.
Desktop keyboard shortcuts
| Key | Behaviour |
|---|---|
| i | show detail about this item |
| l | show linking and sharing options |
| o | show information about ordering a copy of this item |
| c | show contribution form |
| h | show help panel (this panel) |
| x | close side panel |