136: The day Libby Finlayson's husband said he didn't love her anymore

07/31/22 • 47 min

Libby Finlayson grew up on a station in WA. She fell in love in a farmer and moved to a property where they went on to have three children. But one day, out of the blue, everything changed with five heartbreaking words from her husband. Libby was blindsided by a breakup she didn't see coming, and soon after, she had to leave the farm with her three young children, and start all over again. Libby gives an incredibly honest insight into rural divorce, and shares the no BS advice every rural couple should hear. This is her story.*A warning this episode does contain some coarse language. SPONSOR: Why Wonder helps you talk to your pre and primary aged kids about sex ed... without the awkwardness! They offer three online courses for parents/carers to do with their 4-13 year old children, from puberty to how babies are made. They also have FREE resources you can download- just head to www.whywonder.com.au

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