Stand up to Domestic Abuse

22/09/2022

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09/01/2022

Hello to all the lovely newbies that have recently joined this page. Also apologies as I feel I have let you down! ☹️

I created this page a few years back after having suffered years of domestic abuse. My aim was to help others going through the same thing. Around the same time I had just taken on a domestic abuse ambassador role at work and was delivering speeches at DV conferences.

At the time I thought I was strong enough to be an ambassador and help others but then I found myself struggling with PTSD (a trauma informed response to domestic abuse) so I withdrew from my role and took a back seat from the whole thing for my own well-being.

Sadly anyone that has been through abuse will know, it doesn’t take much to trigger the fear and anxiety that has been left behind after having been in an abusive relationship. It can be something simple like a song, a smell, or maybe you have entered into a new relationship, a non abuse one but your constantly looking out for red flags. I found even my current partner giving his advice on something to be triggering, I would ask myself is he controlling me, am I not seeing what’s in front of me again? Of course he wasn’t and I know that now but the point of this message is, once you find the courage to leave your abusive relationship that’s when the the healing begins. It’s a journey, not an easy one, but totally one worth making.

Please feel free to use this page as your place to vent, to ask questions, to cry, that’s what it’s here for, and that’s what I’m here for. I have done my healing and now feel in a position to help others so even if you don’t feel like you can post on here then please don’t hesitate to pop me a message, I will always listen and I’ll always help to point you in the right direction for help to do with housing, counselling etc ❤️

09/01/2022

19/08/2020

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09/08/2020

07/08/2020

Amazing book, highly recommend for anyone who might be experiencing DV. I still refer it when I have the odd wobble. Included is a very informative section on PTSD.

The struggle is real for many, even years after leaving a relationship...if you have been affected by domestic violence then this book will be your bible trust me! ❤️

23/04/2020

News Flash!! Domestic Abuse related murders have doubled since lockdown!! 😞
I have done a little video on this subject, please take some time out to watch and share to raise awareness. I have also added contact numbers and links below of ways you can get help. Thank you

Women’s Aid: https: www.womensaid.org.uk/

National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247

The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors – 0808 801 0327

The Mix, free information and support for under 25s in the UK – 0808 808 4994

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428

Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123

Rights of Women advice lines, there are a range of services available: https://lnkd.in/dJRCM7N

MKACT: http://www.mkact.com/

Thames Valley Police – 999 or 111 for non-emergency

31/03/2020

So Tragic!! 😞
Rules for victims of domestic abuse state that whilst on lockdown victims CAN leave there homes to seek refuge! PLEASE...if you are on lockdown with your abuser and things have become unbearable then please leave! (when it’s safe to do so) and seek refuge! For MK our local domestic abuse charity is MKACT, you can reach them by phone on: 0344 375 4307....there is help out there please don’t suffer alone! ❤️

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8167143/amp/Husband-69-accused-Britains-self-isolation-murder.html

Anthony Williams, 69, is accused of killing wife Ruth, 67, at their semi-detached home in Brynglas, Cwmbran, South Wales, where they had been self isolating.

10/03/2020

17/02/2020

You should never have to justify going to the gym, our for a coffee or drink with a friend or anything that is taking time out for yourself...it’s not a privilege, it’s a right!

https://www.facebook.com/Channel4/videos/728266834290564/