Scars And Stripes

At 27, Cassie was ready for a little more adventure, excitement and romance. Fresh out of an eight-year relationship, she was embracing single life when a handsome American named Tom appeared on Tinder.

Charming, attentive and incredibly generous, Tom swept her off her feet with extravagant dates, romantic gestures and promises of a future together. It was everything she'd been looking for—and more.

But as their whirlwind romance progressed, small cracks began to appear in their seemingly perfect relationship.

What follows is a powerful story about love, trust and the lengths we go to protect the future we've imagined—even when the reality starts to look very different.

TW: This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below. 

Support services are available: 
Domestic & Family Violence: 1800RESPECT.org.au or call 1800 737 732
Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Spousal Support: https://www.womenpartners.org.au/about

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