How many of us can honestly say that when we first heard about the coronavirus, that we didn’t really think too much of it, that we thought it won’t happen to me or that we…
The pandemic and the epidemic
Leaving the relationship doesn't leave the abuse behind
The strength came from my 10-month-old daughter when I left my abusive relationship. I left for her safety, if I hadn’t have had her, I would have stayed. Leaving really wasn’t an easy thing to…
Social Service Support
The knock on my front door made my stomach churn and made me feel physically sick. As I opened the door the person standing their had a huge smile on her face. I looked at…
You Must Have Known What He Was Like
When I first met him he was just wow so smooth and charming, he didn’t give too much away but just enough to make me feel as though I needed to know more. His smile…
Alcohol and Abuse
When you are a victim of domestic abuse you very quickly learn how to keep yourself safe. I would very often go into a child like state, bringing my knees up to my chest, as…