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.

Abuse doesn’t always leave bruises, shout or slam doors. Sometimes it's completely silent. It can hide behind a joint bank account, a withheld allowance, or debt that has been run up in your name. Every one of these things are financial abuse, and although it may not look the same as other forms of abuse, its impact can be just as devastating.

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.