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When Love Hurts: Understanding Abuse in Teenage Relationships
When we think about abuse, we often picture adult relationships. But teenagers are affected too—and the consequences can last a lifetime.
Our latest blog, When Love Hurts, explores the hidden reality of abuse in teenage relationships and why awareness matters.
Shatter the Silence North East
Aug 317 min read


Shatter the Silence - 8 Days of Reflection, Awareness and Support.
Explore 8 days of reflection, awareness, and support with Shatter the Silence. This blog offers guidance, survivor insights, and actionable steps to understand abuse, empower survivors, and foster safe, compassionate conversations."
Shatter the Silence North East
Aug 227 min read


What Does Shattering the Silence Really Mean?
We talk about shattering the silence, but what does that really mean and how do you begin to get over the shame of abuse?
Shatter the Silence North East
Aug 12 min read


Life In the Shadows: When the System Becomes the Abuser
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...
Shatter the Silence North East
Jun 194 min read


Self Care Within the Storm.
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.
Shatter the Silence North East
Jun 151 min read


Life In The Shadows - When Control Crosses a Line. Financial Abuse.
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.
Shatter the Silence North East
Jun 124 min read


Living in Fear: How Stalking Impacts Lives and the Charity Leading Change
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.
Shatter the Silence North East
Apr 214 min read
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