In 2018 I finally got out of a 30+ year relationship. It was packed with domestic abuse and coercive control. Over the years, I was reduced to nothing. I had no friends. Because you can’t trust people. No hobbies. Because my family should be my life. There was no life outside of my home and… Read More
When I finally plucked up the courage to end my marriage, a relationship of more than 30 years of domestic abuse, I had a glimmer of hope it would all be over soon. I thought help was out there. I thought I could get on with my life. I was wrong. I never realised… Read More
Domestic violence accusations should be taken very seriously. Sadly, it isn’t unusual for a perpetrator to make allegations against the abused. If this happens, the actions you take after you’ve been charged can help to clear your name and protect your reputation. This article is written to help our US readers. Domestic violence law… Read More
You are entering an abusive relationship, you must be naive, right? You will be amazed at how smart and collected the females the deceived actually are. But these abusive, narcissistic people are common scammers – and often very charming to boot. After all, how many times have you heard others refer to an abuser… Read More
Choosing whether to open a joint bank account with a friend or partner is a personal decision that should not be taken lightly. Sadly, many domestic abuse victims find themselves unable to escape because their partners have taken control of the finances, subjecting them to severe financial abuse. I was lucky in that… Read More
So Priti Patel has agreed to change the law to give victims of domestic abuse more time to report a crime, increasing the time limit from six months to two years. We have already been alerted to the alarming rise in domestic abuse cases being dropped due to timing out and only a short while… Read More