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    An Ordinary Day Turned Violent - This Is Chloe & Christine's Story Of Survival

    You've been patiently waiting on new episodes of How I Survived, so please accept this little treat from us! On Marie Claire Australia's podcast, You're Gonna Want to Hear This, you'll hear extraordinary stories of style, substance and survival. If you like this incredible episode, just pop on over to wherever you like to listen to or watch your podcasts to binge the Marie Claire's incredible back catalogue. Find, follow, subscribe or hit the + on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube and you'll get a new episode in your feed every Thursday morning. And now to Chloe & Christine's incredible story: On an ordinary morning in a Sydney apartment building, Chloe and Christine - two neighbours who barely knew each other - were violently attacked by a stranger inside their own homes.Christine, a wellness therapist and yoga teacher, had just stepped into the shared laundry. Chloe, a photographer and mother of three, was working at her desk with her front door slightly open. Within minutes, both women were assaulted in separate random encounters by the same man - a dentist called Steven Lin from the Central Coast who has later shot dead by police. In this deeply confronting conversation, they share what happened, how they survived, and what recovery looks like just two weeks later. Their stories are raw, powerful, and ultimately grounded in resilience, instinct, and the unexpected strength that emerges in moments of crisis. In this episode Two parallel attacks unfold inside the same apartment building The moment instinct takes over: fight, survival, and split-second decisions What trauma feels like in the immediate aftermath The emotional and physical road to recovery Community support, kindness, and unexpected connection The reality of women’s safety - even inside the home Where the system is falling short, and what needs to change Support and resources If this episode raises anything for you, support is available: 1800RESPECT (Australia) Lifeline – 13 11 14 In an emergency, call 000 Support Chloe and Christine Links to support Chloe and Christine during their recovery are below:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/violence-survivor-support-chloes-recovery https://www.gofundme.com/f/surviving-violence-please-support-christines-recovery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An Ordinary Day Turned Violent - This Is Chloe & Christine's Story Of Survival
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