'I chose not to hate the man who took my mum's life' with Courtney Ugle

Hello! Today I’m joined by Courtney Ugle. Courtney is a proud Ballardong/Wardandi Noongar woman, the founder of Waangkiny, a passionate advocate in the domestic violence space, and a seriously talented football player. In this conversation, Courtney shares the experiences that have shaped who she is today. She speaks about losing her dad when she was just 11, and later losing her mum to domestic violence when she was 19, and the grief, love and resilience that have followed her through those chapters of her life. We also talk about the strength she’s built along the way, the importance of community, stories about her relationship with her partner, the footy sock ritual she just can’t shake, and the work she’s doing today to help drive meaningful change. If you'd like to support Courtney, head to Waangkiny website or follow Waangkiny on Instagram. This conversation touches on themes of family and domestic violence, so please listen with care. If you or a loved one needs support, please contact 1800 RESPECT. Thank you so much to Intrepid for supporting this episode of Inherited. Intrepid Travel's small group trips connect you with a local leader and like-minded travellers, helping you build lasting connections while experiencing the heart of each destination. Book at intrepidtravel.com or contact your travel agent. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Courtney Ugle (@courtneyugle_). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices