As a 14 year old girl Frankie was kidnapped and gang raped for hours and hours. This is her incredible story of survival. It's a story of abuse, addiction, domestic violence, a mother's love and forgiveness.Content warning: this episode discusses rape, abuse, domestic violence, addiction and disordered eating. If you are suffering or are triggered by the content, help services are listed below.Domestic violence assistance 1800 RespectAct For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.auBlue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.auSamsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or support@samsn.org.auLifeline 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.auNational Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015Disordered eating assistance The Butterfly Foundation or 1800 33 4673.Credits:Joanne Helder - ProducerCaleb Jacobs - MusicAJ Davis - Comms ManagerPlease DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.The Deep is a place for you. If you love it please subscribe and leave us a rating or comment if that tickles your fancy.The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Join the community and go 'deeper' with Zoe to gain access to exclusive bonus episodes, early access and ad free listening to regular episodes and extra juicy content from Zoe. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-deep.

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