"I am giving you ten years for you to change and if you don't I will leave you" - Annie KashamuraTrigger warning: domestic violenceGender Equality specialist and activist Annie Kashamura joins Samantha Baines for a powerful conversation about Annie's inspiring story of overcoming abuse. Beginning with her marriage in the Congo, Annie explains some of the laws that trap women in difficult situations in her home country as well discussing her eventual asylum to Canada with her children. A shocking and brutally honest discussion about the depths of marriage horror, violence and the uplifting freedom after a battle to survive. A truly important listen and a surprisingly positive one too.To follow Annie's current campaigns go to:www.invictusequalitywww.igddcongo.orgIf you are affected by abuse please speak to someone.Women's Aid : www.womensaid.org.ukNational Domestic Abuse Helpline : 0808 2000 247The Men's Advice Line (for male domestic abuse survivors) : 0808 801 0327Support the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.