Holly Newton: A Life Lost to Control

In the wake of Holly Newton’s tragic murder, there are vital conversations that need to be had—not just about the violence itself, but about the deeper societal issues at play. Holly’s death has brought coercive control into the spotlight, exposing how this insidious form of abuse can manifest in the lives of young people. As […]

The drama and tragedy of teen domestic violence.

We can all remember our first love. We can relive the same intense feelings, regrettably recalling our most impulsive behaviours and amateur outbursts. There is no truer saying than the first cut is the deepest for many reasons, cheered on by our romanticised notions of what love really is. We’re still learning our lines, feeling through emotions and understanding who we are. Accompanied by an intoxicating chemical surge of hormones. This is why we can all relate to the words of inexperience uttered by Romeo.