It's getting on for 4 years after we left. So, a reflective post for someone who needs it.  Life has calmed down - to an extent, co -...

It seemed like we had been living at refuge for ages. There are some long-term residents like me; we stuck in a dead end. The school run...

When I was at refuge I was watching an advert for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. It was an appeal to help the homeless. I had this...

I have been hibernating. Emphasis on the 'have' there. I would rewrite in capitols but seems to aggresive with my coffee this morning. ...

I feel I have turned into a slug. Purely metaphorically you understand. I have a court date with my ex thats ongoing. I am not allowed to...

What are the ripples we may face after leaving? I can confirm, that handovers may be tricky for a long time if you have children...

Leaving an abuser I wanted to write as a warning, no, that sounds ominous. A realistic managing expectations - leaving an abuser is a...

I want to leave - what do I do? Be aware your decision will swing day by day and just allow the thought process to work its way. There...

The blog been delayed lately.  There are more interactions with him. As always its inferred I don’t do a good job looking after our...

Someone I knew once confided in me about their partner. All was not well, all was not merry and bright. She was waiting till her oldest...

At refuge one of the lovely things they do is to offer counselling to the children. You know when you meet someone and you feel this...

When someone has obsessive compulsive disorder - they are in such distress unless their own routine is followed. My flatmate in her mind...

What to do when you suspect someone is in an abusive relationship? This is solely coming from my perspective, and everyone is, of...