| Domestic abuse 20:01 - Mar 16 with 1241 views | Swansea_Blue |
Well, that was an interesting day. Had an unexpected knock on the door this morning and spent most of the rest of the day helping someone who’s been a victim of domestic abuse.
Hopefully nobody here ever needs support, although you may know of someone who’s a victim who needs help. If you have any suspicions at all, there are helplines for each country in the UK here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help#get-help-and-support. They are confidential and available 24/7. The person I’ve been dealing with on the Welsh ‘Live Fear Free’ helpline was nothing short of an angel. (Men can be victims too, and a men-specific helpline is available in that link).
It’s been a bit of an eye opener today. I won’t go into details, although it seems unbelievably common. It doesn’t have to be physical abuse either. A surprising amount of people in relationships are emotionally controlled, meaning they feel as though they are worthless and have no life of their own. Nobody should feel like that in the UK in 2022.
Be vigilant. What I was dealing with today has been going on for 30 years and seemingly nobody had a clue, even in a small (nosey!) community. |  |
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| Domestic abuse on 20:03 - Mar 16 with 1203 views | Steve_M |
It may not be the point of your part but ‘well done’ for doing so.
It is incredibly common when any of us start looking sadly. |  |
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| Domestic abuse on 20:10 - Mar 16 with 1166 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Domestic abuse on 20:03 - Mar 16 by Steve_M |
It may not be the point of your part but ‘well done’ for doing so.
It is incredibly common when any of us start looking sadly. |
Yes, it’s not a look at me. And besides anyone would help wouldn’t they if someone landed on their doorstep saying they feared for their safety. Zoom meetings about some finances become irrelevant!
Today’s been simultaneously depressing hearing what some people are capable of and also reassuring that there are lots of people available to talk to and help. The scary think to hear was it’s really common for people to not want to press charges or not leave the home, because the home is all they know (controlling people don’t let you form friendships). | |
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| Domestic abuse on 00:25 - Mar 17 with 873 views | Ryorry |
Also (and I know this may sound trivial but it isn't as pets as well as kids are often used by the abuser as emotional levers in manipulating victims) - Dogs Trust run a foster-care scheme called 'The Freedom Project' for people fleeing domestic abuse -
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/hope-project-freedom-project/freedom-pr
"What is the Freedom Project?
Dogs Trust Freedom Project is a dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse and going into refuge. The service has been running for 16 years and has helped more than 2,000 people to flee domestic abuse. The project now runs in Greater London, the Home Counties, East Anglia, Yorkshire, the North East, the North West, and Scotland.
How does the Freedom Project help?
Many refuges are not in a position to accept pets so in many cases people experiencing domestic abuse are unable to leave their home until they know there is somewhere safe for their dog. The Freedom Project provides free and confidential care for dogs, enabling their owners to access refuge without the fear of what may happen to their dog if left behind. Dogs within the Freedom Project are cared for in the loving home of a volunteer foster carer until their owners can be safely reunited with them." |  |
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