The Drover's Wife

 09.04.2022

The Drover's Wife: The Legend Of Molly Johnson. We watched this last night, and it was so emotionally stirring. A story based on true accounts that still unfortunately occur today. And not just in Australia.

I won't spoil things, just set it up. Late 1800s, Molly, a mom whose husband is out on a 3 month sheep drive bringing the herd down from the mountains, is home with her 4 children. She is super pregnant. I'll stop here.

I truly feel that if the woman's rights were even MORE spoken about on the daily, and pushed to be discussed, our world could maybe begin to right itself. Gone should be the days when it was time for the woman to flee an abusive situation. And physically abusive,but also emotionally. There should be zero tolerance laws, just like child abuse or neglect. If there are such laws, they should be enforced. Also, strong enforcing of retaliatory acts by the abusive party. Something's got to give. 

I've had a chance to speak to many LEOs over the years about domestic violence. All say it's the worst. I can totally understand why. It's not easy being a cop, enforcer, and referee.

Leah Purcell plays Molly Johnson, along with juggling many other aspects of the film. She is the real life woman we all love to love, an incredible woman in her own right. She brings the character to life, albeit a very difficult one. Its a must see movie.

Several subjects are highlighted throughout the movie. All of them are very relatable. 

We have one life in which we can be our best selves, and pass these qualities on. Laying foundations for the future are really important, so please teach what is the right thing to do. Like Molly did. Like Yadaka did. Like Danny did.

Thank y'all for stopping by.