Opening Eyes
The Next Stepin the Story
Book 2 in the Series
For those who have left a relationship where family violence is present.
Let’s start the conversation.
But first we need to open our eyes.
Our vision is to create awareness about Family Violence, to empower you to take action when you start to feel unsafe.
Our vision is to create a future where family violence is no longer hidden in silence, and survivors are empowered through support, conversation, and courageous action.
We believe in starting a movement of change, to start actioning the key fundamentals in creating a world where no one needs to live in fear, by starting the conversation about family violence and building pathways to safety, healing, and empowerment.
Let’s start the conversation.
But first, we need to open our eyes.
Our mission is to empower those affected by family violence and those impacted by trauma associated with family violence through transformative education, coaching, and community, delivered via books/eBooks, keynote speaking, mentoring, coaching, training events, and mastermind groups.
We aim to spark the choice, to find your voice, be informed, and spark your journey of healing.
We hope to empower you to be inspired for personal growth and create a sustainable platform for global impact.
About the Author
Melissa Walsh is one of the brightest minds in the family violence sector today - a passionate author, dynamic speaker, trainer, coach, and mentor. With over 20 years of experience across the social and community services sector, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge, empathy, and practical tools to support those navigating some of life’s most complex challenges.
As a specialist family violence practitioner, Melissa has empowered thousands of individuals and families to reclaim their voice, safety, and direction. Her work focuses on three powerful pillars:
- Life transformation skills
- Professional development
- Coaching and mentoring
For those ready to embrace change, Melissa offers tailored, one-on-one solutions-especially for individuals who don’t feel safe or seen in their family environment. Her approach directly addresses the unique challenges women face, creating space for honest conversations, personal agency, and healing.
Melissa is the author of three transformational books and the creator of numerous training programs, workshops, and retreats. Her work is known for being deeply practical, emotionally intelligent, and results-driven. She is often described as spirited, empathetic, and a catalyst for lasting change.
With formal qualifications in Family Therapy, Children’s Services, Education, Aged Care, and Community Care and recognised under Recommendation 209 for her extensive experience in the family violence sector. Melissa is a trusted expert with a unique ability to turn insight into action.
Her life’s vision is to help others leap forward in their personal and professional growth, developing leadership and relationship skills that elevate their entire life. Melissa’s high-energy, no-nonsense approach challenges old thinking, activates new beliefs, and energises individuals to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether through one-on-one coaching, group training, or large-scale retreats, Melissa helps people discover who they were always meant to be. You’ll walk away from her sessions feeling inspired, aligned, empowered, and ready to live a life filled with purpose, value, and self-belief.
