What comes next? (TW)

This conversation comes with a trigger warning - we discuss one woman's experience in and around domestic violence. Please, if you feel you could be triggered, skip on.

Every 30s, the police receive a call regarding Domestic violence in England and Wales. 25% of women will experience DV in their lifetime. DV can lead to depression, homelessness, and suicide. 41% of girls ages between 14-17 will experience sexual violence in some form (Refuge).

The facts are staggering but, sadly, not surprising. I'm so grateful to have got to have this conversation, to challenge my own thinking and understand that leaving a DV situation doesn't mean the experience ends there - especially when there's children involved!

So my ask is to listen with compassion and empathy rather than any kind of 'I would have done this' type judgement. It's easy to zoom out when you're not 'in it'.

If you're in need of help, please reach out to the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline

08082000247

Got questions, comments, or feedback? I'm all ears, just keep it kind.

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