Category: Domestic Violence

The stark reality of post-separation abuse

For some women, deciding to leave a partner is an incredibly tough and brave decision to make. If it’s an abusive relationship, fear is also very present. It’s a dangerous time. But what about if the abuse continues post-separation? And what about if your previously charming or timid partner goes on a full-out attack after your separate? Post-separation abuse can occur any time after the decision to divorce is communicated. It is frightening how many women are dealing with post-separation abuse, and how rarely it is talked about.

In this blog post, I share 10 common forms of post-separation abuse, and some steps you can take if you are in this position.Continue Reading →

Nervous System Regulation for Trauma Recovery

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Trauma is a complex and often misunderstood experience that can have profound and lasting effects on our physical and emotional well-being. While there are various therapeutic approaches to trauma recovery, one of the key components that is gaining recognition is the importance of nervous system regulation.

In this blog post, we explore the significance of regulating the nervous system in the context of trauma healing and how it can pave the way for a more complete and sustainable recovery.Continue Reading →

We need to let go of the single mother stigma!

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Who wants to be a single mother?

I never wanted to be a single mother. No one dreams of being a single mother, or says “when I grow up I want to be a single mother” (#lifegoals)! But what is it about being a single mother that makes people so terrified? And more importantly, why does the term “single mother” seem to be synonymous with “terrible mother”? Why the single mother stigma?Continue Reading →

Domestic Violence Support

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Christmas is a wonderful time of year for a lot of people. It’s a time of family, friends, love, and laughter.

Sadly, for a lot of people, it is not. For many couples, it is a time of turbulence, fighting, and even abuse.

For single mothers and fathers it is often a period of loneliness,  feeling inadequate, reflection, and thinking about what has been lost, and dreams that have been broken. For many single parents, it will be their first Christmas as a single parent (if this is you, read this blog post for some strategies to help you get through this Christmas).Continue Reading →