If you don't have a safe space in your relationship or life where you can take your armour off, our 24/7 confidential Helpline 0818 42 42 44 offers the opportunity to express yourself safely & without judgment.

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What if we put our focus on the choices and actions of the abuser instead of focussing on the choices and credibility of the survivor??
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Join us on Go Purple Day 2024 to show your support & stand in solidarity against all forms of domestic abuse

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Demanding you account for every penny or giving you an allowance without your input is financial abuse.
Financial abuse is about control. Abusers use money as the means to gain, maintain or regain control.

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It's not love, it's control.

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For the survivors 💜

Our Helpline is open today & everyday to any woman who wants to speak, in confidence, with a member of our specialist team.

24/7 confidential Helpline 0818 42 42 44

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Abusers don't abuse everyone. They are extremely calculating. They choose carefully who they can exploit & who they can use as pawns. Remember this when you choose not to believe survivors.

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We provide training to businesses & organisations in the South East on

✅ recognising the signs of abuse
✅ opening safe conversations in the workplace
✅ responding appropriately to disclosures of abuse

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Threats to 'take the kids' are common from an abusive partner/ex, particularly when they believe they are losing control over you/the relationship. Contact us, or your local domestic abuse service, for specialist support & information.

#emotionalabuse #notallabuseisphysical

Regardless of what they tell you...the problem isn't you, it's them.

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Abusers do good things in public & awful things in private. Don't be fooled by their duplicity. Believe survivors.

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You deserve to feel emotionally & physically safe in your relationship or home.

24/7 confidential Helpline 0818 42 42 44

We're here to listen, believe & support you 💜

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NOT ALL ABUSE IS PHYSICAL.

If your partner/ex consistently says or does things makes you feel sad, scared & worthless, we're here to listen & provide support, whatever that looks like for you

24/7 confidential Helpline 0818 42 42 44

#notallabuseisphysical

In the beginning, control can look like a dream come true. Over time the dream becomes a nightmare of isolation, control, gaslighting, rules, punishments & fear.

When you're ready & it's safe for you to talk, we're here to listen 💜
24/7 confidential Helpline 0818 42 42 44

Cosy night in, just the two of you. He must really want to spend with you. But what if this starts happening all the time?
Not wanting you to spend time out with friends, family or doing the things you love is a red flag for isolating & controlling behaviour.

#romanceorcontrol

If you spend a lot of your time

❌ walking on eggshells
❌ managing the atmosphere at home
❌ worried about your partner's mood
❌ trying to keep the peace
❌ apologising for things that you didn't do
❌ questioning yourself

you are in an abusive relationship.

When the victim doesn't go along with the rules that the perpetrator has made they suffer the consequences. The victim is afraid of not following the rules & being 'punished' for breaking them.

#coercivecontrol #controllingbehaviour #walkingoneggshells #livinginfear

You are experiencing digital abuse when your partner/ex uses your phone, social media, internet, smart home devices to control, harass, intimidate & scare you. Using location tracking, spyware & GPS trackers to monitor you, or sexting, without your consent, is also digital abuse

Be gentle with yourself 💜

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