Trigger warning (TW): This post may be a difficult read for domestic abuse survivors. The report referenced in the post was difficult for me to process. The post could also be triggering to those with medical anxiety, acquired brain injury and other traumas. Please make sure you are in a good place before you read … Read more
Recovery from life after abuse is so hard that it sometimes feels impossible. I’ve faced so many obstacles along the way, including life changing mental health problems as a result of PTSD. The life I have is totally different to anything I had pictured (or hoped for) for myself and every day is a battle. … Read more
This has been a scary week for women. A week that started with many women celebrating International Women’s Day took a sharp downwards turn and reminded us of the misogyny and violence that is a daily social reality. I’ve seen so many women sharing their stories this week and, as always, it’s bittersweet to connect … Read more
This post is for someone who wants to give practical support to someone they know who is the victim of domestic abuse while they are still in the relationship. I can’t emphasise enough that the safety of the victim is paramount and you should prioritise it over any advice in this article. Hi, I hope … Read more
Gaslighting “Gaslighting” has become more commonly talked about over the last couple of years and I attribute at least some of that to the increasing number of people talking about Mental Health on the internet. Because of the link between trauma and serious mental health conditions (mentalhealth.org), the online mental health community is naturally full … Read more
This was originally published on Pigletish.com on August 8th, 2019 The cervix is the opening to between the womb and vagina. A cervical smear exam (PAP test) is a health check that looks for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and it’s one of the best ways for women to protect themselves from cervical cancer. In 2015, shortly … Read more
First of all, I’d like to say just how sorry I am that you have been through what you have. It should not have happened to you. I am sorry that you were hurt by somebody who should have loved you. I know how hopeless it can be. I don’t know where you are in … Read more
On September 3rd 2020, crisis support charity, Hestia, launched their new confidential advice line for employers looking to support employees affected by domestic violence. The new helpline is part of Hestia’s Everyone’s Businessproject that also includes a “Business Toolkit” available for download. 1/4 women and 1/6 men will experience domestic violence at some point in … Read more