Our Purpose

We are collecting 100 Stories of escape and survival from domestic violence to provide hope and support to those who are currently living in domestic violence relationships / circumstances. By telling their story in a safe way, the story tellers may also be assisted in their healing journey. 
PictureLink to the Alice Stories
So far we have 63 Alice Stories  Just click on the puff-ball picture and the website will take you to The Stories page.

The founder of the 100 Alice Stories project, Kellie Mills, is often invited to speak about the project. To see her latest message, follow this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWikjBM8nxA

Who is 'Alice'?

Alice may be in her teens or in her 90's. She may live in the city, a country town, or on a remote rural property. She is from all cultures and financial situations. Alice has experienced domestic violence including physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse.
Alice is a survivor. We do not judge Alice.

The Healing Process

The survivor is the expert. Counsellors using the model of empowerment help create a safe place for healing. While a counsellor may have certain information, survivors are the final experts on their needs, choices, and healing process. www.safepass.org/index.php/need-help/caring-for-yourself/recovering-from-domestic-violence 
For some, the telling of their story in a safe way can assist with the healing process. The 100 Alice Stories project was created to offer an avenue for domestic violence survivors to tell their story.

What is Domestic Violence

Domestic and family violence is a pattern of abusive behaviour in an intimate relationship or family relationship where one person assumes a position of power over another and causes fear. Remember that domestic and family violence involves more than the physical acts of abuse. Perpetrators target self-confidence through derogatory words and emotional abuse and try to ‘grind down’ the people they abuse. .For more information see: www.1800respect.org.au.

How to help - What to do and not do

It is important that you do not place yourself into risk or increase the risk of the persons that you are wanting to help. We encourage you to visit the resource websites around domestic violence such as www.1800respect.org.au, www.whiteribbon.org.au and many of the other available sites.
Remember, if you or someone else is in physical danger, ring 000 and ask for assistance.

The Alice Stories