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We talk about shattering the silence, but what does that really mean and how do you begin to get over the shame of abuse?

We are led to believe that institutions can be trusted. We are told they will protect, guide and care for us and that they are there to...

We covered the topic of basic self-care a little while back. No matter what is going on in your life, self care is something that we should all be practising, but when you find yourself in a situation that has such a huge impact on your mental health, practicing even the most simple of exercise's can be lifechanging.

Not all wounds are visible. Not all pain leaves a mark you can point to. Sometimes, the most harmful kind of abuse is the kind that makes you question whether it’s even abuse at all. Today we are looking at emotional abuse.

The reality is, self-care is the single most important thing you can do not just for yourself, but for the people around you. To be what they need, you need to be in the right place not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually and mentally. The thing is, it can be hard during daily life to find that time, so how on earth do you do it when you are trying to navigate the ups and downs of an abusive relationship?

In the UK, stalking is now recognised as a serious criminal offence. Defined as a pattern of unwanted, fixated and obsessive behaviour that causes alarm, distress, or fear for safety, the numbers are startling - affecting 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men in the UK during their lifetime. Check out the latest blog talking all about this and what you can do.

Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of abuse.It doesn’t come with bruises or shouting. Instead, it creeps quietly into your mind, until you’re no longer sure what’s real.