Yasmin Walter Yasmin Walter i(24853122 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon FIFO Wives' Tales : The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly Yasmin Walter , Rockingham : KMD Books , 2022 24853140 2022 selected work biography

'What's it really like to live a FIFO lifestyle? How does it feel to leave your partner for weeks at a time and miss out on all the family birthdays and activities? Is all that money really worth it? And how does the partner at home honestly feel, waiting for the next phone call or airport run? What strategies do people use to cope? And, are they sustainable strategies?

'This collection of twenty-two real-life stories will give you an inside look at the good, the bad, and the really ugly side of FIFO life. Each story was carefully selected to expose everything, and we mean everything, that affects FIFO families today. We want to spark some honest conversations, as well as bring support, guidance and real-life experience to current, past and future wives, girlfriends, sisters, daughters, and mothers-in-law, and to those doing it tough, so they know they are not alone, and that there is support available.

'When we put out the call for real-life FIFO stories, we had over 300 expressions of interest and throughout all the stories there was a common theme; that FIFO is absolutely not for everyone, but it can be rewarding if you can get the balance right!

'From tears of joy on fly-in day, to on-site affairs, substance abuse and everything in between, these stories will inspire, support and encourage open communication.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Love, Bruises and Bullsh!t Sheree Schonian , Yasmin Walter , Rockingham : KMD Books , 2021 24853329 2021 selected work biography

'Love, Bruises & Bullsh!t is a touching compilation of true stories of survival. Over twenty women pour their hearts onto paper to share their experience with family and domestic violence. Some stories are shared from the survivors' perspectives, some from the children who grew up in homes filled with violence and even those who have lost family members at the hands of their partners.

'These riveting encounters will inspire, support and encourage women around the world to speak up and save lives. Our mission is to make a difference and lead the way for a positive change to occur. We hope to raise the vibration for future generations and educate women to identify what a healthy loving relationship is.

'Domestic violence shouldn't be a taboo topic. We need to strip shame away from it and have those heavy conversations to make a difference.

'While the topic is difficult and the content is distressing, it is both morally necessary and time appropriate.' (Publication summary)

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