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Nurture From Within, Horsell Woking, Woking (2025)

19/12/2025

Now is the time.

With the Government’s VAWG strategy being announced, we must talk—honestly and loudly—about coercive control and the timeline that can lead to homicide if it is missed, minimised, or misunderstood.

This is Laura.
Remember her face.

Laura must be remembered not for how her life ended, but for who she was.

She was an incredible woman.
A businesswoman.
A wedding organiser.
The owner of her own sweet business, Sweet Beginnings.
A fun-loving, vibrant mum who loved deeply and lived fully.

Just days before their deaths, Laura received a message on Facebook from an unknown woman simply saying “thank you.”
Laura had been posting about women sticking together. About supporting each other. About strength after leaving a relationship.

Because Laura believed in women.

After she split from Chris, he wormed his way back into her life—because that’s what perpetrators of coercive control do.
They manipulate.
They stalk.
They isolate.
They control.

And too often, the danger is missed until it’s too late.

Laura should now stand as a reminder of what can happen when coercive control is not recognised early—and as a teacher, a protector, and a voice for other women.

Know the signs.
Learn the patterns.
Understand the escalation.

Let Laura’s life save others.

My goal for 2026 is clear:
That every teenager knows what coercive control is.
That they know it is a crime.
That they know what to look for early.

And I welcome early education around misogyny in boys—because prevention starts there.

It’s time.

Laura will be remembered for the woman she was, the mother she was, and the legacy of protection and education she leaves behind—not just for her ending.

Now is the time

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15/12/2025

I’m excited to share that this important podcast episode is now ready to listen to on Crime Analyst.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Laura Richards for holding this space with such compassion and integrity. Your support has meant so much to both myself and Lisa Squire, and we are deeply grateful for the care with which you held our girls stories.

Speaking on this podcast was not easy, For me it was the first time speaking out about my sister and niece and Laura was so kind and for that im so grateful ,
Together, Lisa and I shared our experiences in the hope that recognising the early warning signs and empowering others to speak out , that other women and families might be better protected and supported. These conversations matter, even when they are painful, because silence has never kept anyone safe.

This is a difficult listen, but it is an important one, with the potential to change — and even save — lives.

Together, we are looking forward to the work we will continue to do to end violence against women and girls. This is about prevention, awareness, accountability, and meaningful change.

Thank you, Laura, for your solidarity, your leadership, and your unwavering commitment to justice,
I know the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes is huge, and I want to thank you for the dedication, care, and attention you give to each person whose story is shared and the fight for justice that you dedicate your life to.

Go to for link to podcast , I absolutely love being part of the squad and thank you to everyone there for all their support and kind words

14/12/2025

This isn’t about teaching girls to be “safe.”
This is about teaching them the facts — and the correct language around coercive control.

Today was genuinely one of those heart-filling moments ✨
I had the privilege of spending time with some incredible teenage girls, talking openly and honestly about red flags, coercive control, and the realities of the law.

What stood out most wasn’t just their engagement — it was their insight, courage, and willingness to speak.
They shared situations they’re already aware of, asked powerful questions, and held space for each other in ways that were thoughtful and brave.

This wasn’t about fear.
It was about knowledge, clarity, and empowerment.

Because when girls understand:
• what coercive control actually is
• the language to name it
• their rights within the law

they are better equipped to trust themselves, recognise unhealthy dynamics early, and step into future relationships feeling informed and empowered — not silenced or confused.

So proud of these young women.
Conversations like these change futures 💛
.libbyslegacy

07/12/2025

🔻 This Is Laura’s Story — The Timeline to Homicide

It’s time to recognise that coercive control is a law.
It’s time to change the language.
It’s time to stop minimising abuse.
And it’s time to save women’s lives.

Here are the patterns we must all learn to see:

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1. The Fast, Intense Beginning

Abusers start with charm, intensity and promises.
What looks like love is often the foundation of control.

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2. The Rules Disguised as Care

Jealousy framed as concern.
Criticism framed as “just trying to help.”
Little comments that become big red flags.

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3. Isolation Begins

Family pushed away.
Friends criticised.
Her world becomes smaller — his world becomes everything.

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4. Monitoring & Control

Checking phones.
Tracking movements.
Interrogating her decisions.
Fear starts to replace freedom.

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5. Threats, Gaslighting, Financial Control

Her confidence erodes.
Her reality is twisted.
Her life becomes a constant attempt to avoid punishment.

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6. She Reaches Out — and Gets Minimised

She says something’s wrong.
People call it “toxic,” “unhealthy,” “relationship issues.”
But it was already a crime in progress.

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7. She Tries to Leave or Change Things

The most dangerous moment.
His control weakens — so he escalates.
This is the point where so many women are killed.

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8. The Homicide

On 28 May 2018, Laura and Her 11 year-old daughter were murdered.
Not because of a “bad relationship.”
But because of coercive control — a criminal pattern that leads to homicide.

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💛 Let Laura’s story be the turning point.

Coercive control is a law.
It is a crime.
It is deadly.

We must:
• stop calling it “toxic”
• stop minimising abuse
• start naming coercive control early
• start recognising the patterns abusers use
• start protecting women before it escalates to homicide

Change the language.
Change the understanding.
Change the outcome.

For Laura.
For her daughter.
For every woman still living inside this pattern.

Get educated learn the signs and how to recognise the patterns of abusers

If you need support please reach out

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)

0808 2000 247 —Free, 24 hours a day, confidential - coercive control advise

04/12/2025

On Tuesday 2nd December, I was honoured to be invited to a very special event held in parliament.
This was to mark and celebrate 10 years since coercive control became recognised in law—a decade of shifting understanding, advocacy, and action.

These incredible women changed the law and

A huge thank you to Laura Richards for inviting me. Standing in a room filled with such incredible women left me absolutely speechless and a rather magical feeling was definitely felt in the room .✨
Their determination for change, their courage, and their refusal to be silent is nothing short of inspiring. Powerful women who changed the law for the better.

The guest speakers were amazing 🤩 , each one reminding us that change can be slow, but its impact is mighty. And so we go forward, stronger and more united, continuing to fight to ensure this law is recognised, understood, and properly used to protect lives.

I was also able to meet Laura in person, and I can’t thank her enough for her support, guidance, and compassion. I met who I connected with instantly and can’t wait until we meet again.

Thank you to Teresa Parker, , and Sian Hawkins for hosting such an inspiring and powerful evening and to everyone there who all had the same goal in mind, 🤍🤍I am deeply grateful and I have never felt more fired up and ready 💪🏻 to push this law further into the forefront where it belongs. Together our voices grow stronger 🤍🤍

15/11/2025

Update for Laurella and Libbys Legacy.
May Their Voices Save Lives
Our Voices Are Stronger Together
Watch this space as Lisa and I stand together
May we All Stand Together
EndVAWG
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15/11/2025

May Their Voices Save Lives .
Ending Violence Towards Women and Girls
New Instagram platform coming soon..
for Laurella and Libbys Legacy
Never forgotten .

10/11/2025

💔 A Call to Action 💔

I’m proud to be supporting Laura Richards and Natalie Queiroz in their campaign, calling for urgent change in how violent men are managed within the justice system.

Natalie Queiroz was eight months pregnant when she was brutally attacked and stabbed multiple times by Babur Raja — the man who was supposed to love her. Miraculously, she and her baby survived. Now, that same man is being considered for early transfer to a Category D (open) prison, which could allow day release.

This is deeply wrong. It sends a dangerous message that men who commit horrific acts of violence against women can be moved to open conditions far too soon — and it puts other women at risk.

I know this risk all too well. The man who murdered my sister and 11-year-old niece had been given a suspended sentence in 2010, for violently attacking his then girlfriend AND her mother infront of her children!!!!!! just before starting a relationship with my sister. What the actual hell!!!!! The warning signs were there, but he wasn’t held accountable — and two innocent lives were lost.

These are not isolated incidents. They show a systemic failure to recognise the patterns of abusive men, to protect women and girls, and to ensure violent offenders are sentenced and managed appropriately.

Those in authority have a duty of care — to prioritise the safety of women and children, to hold men accountable, and to stop the cycle of violence before more lives are destroyed.

👉 Please take action.
Write to David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary, and Lord Chancellor, and ask him:
• To stop Babur Raja’s early transfer to a Category D prison.
• To stop all domestic abusers, violent offenders, and stalkers from being transferred early to Category D prisons.

✉️ Email: david.lammy.mp@parliament.uk
📎 CC: mail@davidlammy.co.uk

You can also contact the Ministry of Justice via this short form:
🔗 https://contact-moj.service.justice.gov.uk/
(Please make sure you click the confirmation link in your email so your message is sent.)

Together, we can demand accountability, protect women and girls, and make the changes to the system that Need to be made!!

07/11/2025

✨ Sneak Peek ✨
A glimpse at the free Coercive Control and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Workbooks — the Laurella Workbooks, created in loving memory of my sister Laura and my niece Ella 💜

May their voices save lives.

I want everyone to have access to awareness and healing.
We must have more conversations about control, the patterns of abusers, and the truth that violence is a choice — control is a choice — and these choices ruin lives.

These workbooks are being created to support survivors, spark understanding, and empower change.
They’ll be available very soon — watch this space 🌿

04/11/2025

💔 Recognise the Signs — Prevention Is Power

It often starts like a fairytale.
They say all the right things, make you feel seen, chosen, and adored.
But what happens when love turns into control?

✨ It’s the small comments first.
✨ The “I’m only joking.”
✨ The “You’re too sensitive.”
✨ The way they slowly make you question yourself.
✨ The way you start to apologise just to keep the peace.

That’s not care — it’s control.

This is how coercive control begins. It’s the foundation of many abusive relationships — and too often, it’s the red flag that goes unseen until it’s too late.

🩸 Nearly every domestic homicide is preceded by patterns of coercive control.
Before violence escalates, the victim’s freedom has already been stripped away — piece by piece.

We must teach our younger generation that:
💬 “Joking” at your expense isn’t love.
💬 Making you doubt yourself isn’t protection.
💬 Control is not care.
💬 Respect feels safe — never fearful.

Prevention starts with awareness.
When we can name the behaviours, we can stop them before they destroy lives.

To every young person reading this:
You deserve a love that lifts you, not one that limits you.
You deserve freedom, trust, and safety — always.

💫 Recognise the signs. Speak out early. Prevention is key.
Together, we can break the cycle before it breaks another life.

It’s the “I’m only joking.”
It’s the “You’re too sensitive.”
It’s the slow erosion of confidence that makes you question your worth.

Coercive control doesn’t always start with violence — but it often ends there.
Let’s teach our young people to recognise the signs early.
Prevention is how we save lives. 💔

📞 Reach Out for Support (UK):

📱 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
💬 Women’s Aid Live Chat: womensaid.org.uk
👨 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
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👁️ National Stalking Helpline (Suzy Lamplugh Trust): 0808 802 0300
🚨 In immediate danger: Call 999

31/10/2025

✨ I did it! ✨
This is my first video talking on Instagram and wow, I have so much respect for people who do this all the time! It’s honestly nerve-wracking… but this message is too important to stay silent.

💜 November marks the start of my journey speaking publicly — taking Laurella out into the world.
So that Laura and Ella will be remembered forever — not just in grief, but as a sign of hope for others.

I’m so proud to share that myself and .squire1 will be joining on Tuesday 4th November to record a podcast with the incredible Laura Richards. This conversation will shine a light on the realities of domestic abuse, coercive control, and the urgent need for change.

This is only the beginning. I have talks booked, plans growing, and I won’t ever stop speaking out.
Because every single one of us deserves to live free from fear — and I want to help create a world where we are all trauma-informed, where we can recognise the signs of coercive control, and where our younger generation are taught what healthy love truly looks like.

This is for Laurella 💜
For Laura and Ella 💜
And for every woman and girl whose story deserves to be heard.

31/10/2025

✨ I did it! ✨
My first ever video talking straight to camera — and wow, I have so much respect for people who do this all the time! It’s honestly nerve-wracking… but this message is too important to stay silent.

💜 November marks the start of my journey speaking publicly — taking Laurella out into the world.
So that Laura and Ella will be remembered forever — not just in grief, but as a sign of hope for others.

I’m so proud to share that myself and .squire1 will be joining on Tuesday 4th November to record a podcast with the incredible Laura Richards. This conversation will shine a light on the realities of domestic abuse, coercive control, and the urgent need for change.

This is only the beginning. I have talks booked, plans growing, and I won’t ever stop speaking out.
Because every single one of us deserves to live free from fear — and I want to help create a world where we are all trauma-informed, where we can recognise the signs of coercive control, and where our younger generation are taught what healthy love truly looks like.

This is for Laurella 💜
For Laura and Ella 💜
And for every woman and girl whose story deserves to be heard.

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