We first met Rosie Batty in her darkest hours.
The British born mother had just lost her only son – 11-year-old Luke, who was brutally murdered by his violent and vindictive father at cricket training in suburban Melbourne.
To the shock of many, Rosie fronted up to the media and gave an impressive and eloquent address, warning the nation of the disturbing truth so desperately needing to be told.
“Family violence happens to everybody,” the devastated Batty said.
“No matter how nice your house is, how intelligent you are. It can happen to anyone, and everyone.”
She had suffered at the hands of her abusive ex, Greg, for years. And now he’d stolen the thing she prized above everything else – her son.
Rosie Batty spoke to Mia Freedman about adjusting to life without her beautiful boy. You can listen to the podcast here:
Since that distressing day in February 2014, Rosie has been an advocate and tireless campaigner for the women and children affected by domestic violence, turning her tragedy into the momentum needed to make a difference.
She established The Luke Batty Foundation later that year and became Australian of the Year in 2015.
She played a crucial role in establishing Victoria’s Royal Commission into Family Violence and shared the details of her painful story in her book, A Mother’s Story.
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To paraphrase Jane Caro's comment on the mass assault of women in Cologne, which was, 'the truth is 1000 men behaved badly, but thousands and thousands did not'.
'The truth is that thousands of men committed domestic violence, but millions of men did not'.
And what does that have to do with this particular conversation, Annette?
This article is about Rosie Batty and her work addressing dosmetic violence - so no-one is suggesting this is targeted towards men who don't abuse their partners.
I've seen comments of your in the past which are heavily focused on men and how they suffer abuse too - before you start on that topic, please note Rosie's own quote on how family violence happens to EVERYBODY. This includes men, so can we please just acknowledge Rosie's achievements in campaigning against family violence without turning it into a #notallmen topic?
I should hope not.
In other news, a few sharks bite surfers but thousands did not.
Well Captain Latrine, I did try to respond to your post a couple of times, but because I did not join in the unanimous applause for Rosie Batty the powers that be won't publish it.
One would think that with thousands upon thousands of fans, one dissenting voice could/would get a chance to be heard.
But apparently not.