Khadija’s relationship began in secret. Her family are refugees from Sierra Leone and Khadija’s mother did not approve of her teenage daughter dating. Once she and her then-partner were older, the relationship was made public but also became controlling and violent. Khadija says she was stuck in an impossible situation, especially after they were married. Khadija knew that if she spoke out about her violent husband, she risked confirming unfair negative stereotypes about African migrants. Her own community would prefer she stayed silent. But if Khadija said nothing? She knew the violence would continue. In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home, you’ll be introduced to Khadija Gbla who is a survivor in more ways than one; she was a victim of female genital mutilation as a child.  It’s called ‘the double bind.’ When someone from a marginalised cultural minority is trapped between their love for their community and the pressure that same community puts on them not to speak about domestic and family violence.  The problem is further reinforced due to the lack of culturally appropriate support services. A one size fits all approach simply doesn’t work to address domestic and family violence in a multicultural country like Australia. This episode draws on the expertise of advocates and practitioners - as well as Khadija herself - to ask how we can better support victim-survivors in culturally diverse communities. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or Google Play Visit the official website Keep up with @Futurewomen on Instagram and Twitter and stay in touch with hashtag #TNPLH More information on Commbank’s Next Chapter Join Future Women   There’s No Place Like Home is a podcast by Future Women, made in collaboration with CommBank which is supporting long-term financial independence for victim-survivors through CommBank Next Chapter. Content note: This podcast includes descriptions of domestic and family violence and may be upsetting to some listeners. If you have experienced or are at risk of domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000. Support the show: https://futurewomen.com/theresnoplacelikehome/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.