I think I've turned back - no longer a slug.
I have been hibernating. Emphasis on the 'have' there. I would rewrite in capitols but seems to aggresive with my coffee this morning. ...
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Sep 9
I've turned into a slug
I feel I have turned into a slug. Purely metaphorically you understand. I have a court date with my ex thats ongoing. I am not allowed to...
Aug 6
Ripples and Spikes
What are the ripples we may face after leaving? I can confirm, that handovers may be tricky for a long time if you have children...
Jul 5
A marathon not a sprint
Leaving an abuser I wanted to write as a warning, no, that sounds ominous. A realistic managing expectations - leaving an abuser is a...
Mar 29
I want to leave - I need to leave. help
I want to leave - what do I do? Be aware your decision will swing day by day and just allow the thought process to work its way. There...
Feb 6
Valentines at refuge
The blog been delayed lately. There are more interactions with him. As always its inferred I don’t do a good job looking after our...
Oct 27, 2023
staying for the 'sake of the children'
Someone I knew once confided in me about their partner. All was not well, all was not merry and bright. She was waiting till her oldest...
Oct 7, 2023
How refuge puts you back together
At refuge one of the lovely things they do is to offer counselling to the children. You know when you meet someone and you feel this...
Sep 7, 2023
Five children and me
When someone has obsessive compulsive disorder - they are in such distress unless their own routine is followed. My flatmate in her mind...
Jan 5, 2023
I have this friend ...
What to do when you suspect someone is in an abusive relationship? This is solely coming from my perspective, and everyone is, of...
Dec 24, 2022
The Haven
The door was opened and we were greeted with a smile. I won’t say any names of the staff as confidentiality is so important, however we...
Nov 24, 2022
"Why don't you just leave?"
I have to try to remain passive when I have heard this question. I’ve had similar, ‘I’d have just slapped him’. I feel irritated by...
Nov 8, 2022
Barges to barricades
My 10 yr old and I are walking Jess on the field. My best friend in the whole world coincidently has left her husband and she has no...
Nov 6, 2022
The secret cleaner
The chickens we own have become very dear to us, particular my son. He adores the chickens and one morning we are treated to something...
Oct 23, 2022
Where can I find a spin doctor?
Like a tropical storm events all swirl to proceed and move me towards a decision. Certain things all happen within a three month period....
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