hey
B here, these things are pretty awkward aren't they?
I can't say that I'm all that exciting really so here's the boring stuff...
Parent of two, professional Domestic Abuse support worker, gym lover, book worm and trainee Counsellor.
I love learning, with a background in Psychology I have undertaken courses in safeguarding, DA and narcissism. I am a qualified Mental Health First Aider and have previously volunteered in DA services.
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And, most importantly? I am a proud victim of Domestic Abuse.
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My Why
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I entered an abusive relationship at 15 years old and escaped just before I turned 28. When I escaped I had no idea I had been abused for 12 years, it was only seeing the reaction of professionals involved that made me realise how serious it was. And so I embarked on this long ass journey to recovery.
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I've lived in a refuge, been through countless cases in both criminal and family courts, lost my home and my business. It's been one hell of a journey of trying to find who I am and create a new life whilst battling to undo the intense and severe psychological damage that was inflicted upon me and my family.
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Throughout my journey I have met so many others who have experienced the same, and not just in partner-partner relationships but familial ones too. One thing has always been very clear, this happens far too much. I knew early on in my journey that I wanted to do something to help others.
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What I really hope is that this information helps people and raises awareness. Everything I do and write comes from my soul with heaps of passion. It is shaped by my lived experience, my training, research, education and my experience of talking to real people, real victims/survivors.
Please note that anything I share from others has been consented to but some details may be changed and modified to protect the persons identity to remain anonymous.
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Please know that I am absolutely in this with you, there is hope and freedom out there! I can't promise it'll be like it was before, and I also can't promise it'll be easy, but I can promise that it'll be worth it. Living in, breaking free and healing is the hardest damn thing in the world but it is possible. You aren't just a victim, you my darling are a warrior!
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I promise you, there is life after domestic abuse.
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All my love and hope,
B x