Breaking Silence Season 2 Got Your Backpack
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Last year, 53,000 NZ women sought refuge from abuse, often fleeing with nothing. Tam was one, escaping a violent partner. But arriving at the safehouse, a simple, unexpected gesture changed everything, offering not just safety, but a new beginning and hope for her future.
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