What is Domestic Abuse?
The UK government’s definition of domestic abuse is "any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality."
1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. The number of reported incidents is rising, with the UK Police recording an average of one incident of domestic abuse per minute.
Domestic abuse can take many different forms, including:
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using intimidation
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using emotional abuse
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using isolation
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minimising, denying and blaming
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using children
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using economic abuse
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using coercion and threats
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physical and/or sexual abuse.
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"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
C.S. Lewis
How we can help:
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All the amazing bits of you that you had before are all still within you, you just might not be aware of them at the moment, probably because they're locked away for safe-keeping.
How we can help you restore your sparkle
All the amazing bits of you that you had before are all still within you, you just might not be aware of them at the moment.
We are here to listen to you with unconditional acceptance, passing no judgement and with no agenda. We are here for you, to serve you in the process of your self-restoration. We'll help you keep grounded and focused as you move forward. We'll help you listen to what your body and inner wisdom are telling you.
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Self care and self respect usually get a big knock during abuse, so we'll work on how you can restore both of these. You'll start to feel worthy of love again, both worthy to love yourself and worthy of love from others.
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We'll look at the quality of your connections with others and how you could be more effective in the way you communicate your thoughts and feelings. You'll understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy ways to communicate, and learn techniques that you can use in all aspects of your life.
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We'll look at what goals you can set for yourself, small steps to start with and then, once your confidence builds, you'll start challenging yourself with bigger goals.
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To join you on your unique and amazing journey will be an honour and a privilege.​ Get in touch now and let's get you moving towards the life you want and deserve.