Myra Fordham Nominated Young Australian of the Year 2023

Domestic Violence Survivor Speaks Out.

Responsible Author: Robbie Merritt | Sydney, 01/11/2023, 02:56 Time

USPA NEWS - Myra Fordham showed fearlessness, bravery and determination to leave her violent partner who in 2016 left her with a severe brain injury resulting from domestic violence. She underwent surgery and was placed in an induced coma for 11 days. Fordham had to learn to walk and talk again, overcome anxiety, PTSD and mental dejection. The cognitive impairment and pain linked to her injury made it difficult for her to find employment so with courage she flexed her trauma experience to help others in similar situations.
Fordham, a proud Malijin Gurindji woman (Traditional Tribal Australian Aboriginal ), is now renowned public speaker, an internationally best-selling author and founder of Myra Fordham Coaching where she supports female entrepreneurs to conquer self-doubt and unleash the leader within by healing the past.

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