Jennifer C Parker has over 40 years experience working with women experiencing domestic abuse. Jennifer is the author of : Coercive Relationships: Find the answers you seek and she kindly wrote this 2-part blog for me. Here’s the first part! Coping Strategy Traps Pleasing and placating: The more they get, Read more…
I had a lovely conversation yesterday with the very lovely Jo Hall from https://www.lessismore.online/ Jo has clients all over the world who invite her in to their homes virtually or in person to help them sort, tidy and de-clutter their homes. Jo has over 30 years of experience helping people Read more…
My friend Martin from http://www.unityfitness.co.uk/ has worked with several people over the years who have experienced domestic abuse and turned to fitness as a way of helping them cope with the stress of it and looked to fitness to help them in their recovery. Martin is a great example of Read more…
I was so overwhelmed by the recent poem that was sent to me by Clare. Clare has been writing poetry as a way of helping her process her experiences. Getting your words down on paper whether it’s through poetry or journalling can be a very cathartic and healing part of Read more…
Lovely Rhiannon Ford is a Divorce Coach based in Surrey, she used to be a Family Law Solicitor and now works to support those clients going through the difficult and often challenging divorce process. Here’s what she has to say about divorcing someone who has narcissistic-type traits. I work with Read more…
Sandra Marshall has kindly written this blog to share with you all. With 25 years experience as a family lawer and mediator, Sandra has lots of experience supporting couples who are separating and seemingly locked in conflict as they try to figure out what their future apart from each other Read more…
‘Successful mothers are not the ones that have never struggled – they are the ones that never give up despite the struggles’ – Sharon Jaynes Let’s face it when you have a child with an abusive and controlling ex, Mother’s Day can be tough. ‘Everyone else in the world’ seems Read more…
I am a great believer in love. When it’s honest, true and real, it is the best feeling in the world. However, if you don’t know the difference between love and control, you can find yourself in trouble. Here are five early warning signs that should ring alarm bells: When Read more…
Evie was signposted to me by a fellow divorce coach after it became clear that Evie’s situation was very complex. Evie had separated from her husband after a long marriage and this had come as a complete shock. The children were caught up in the middle of it and the Read more…
Here’s another blog from me featured in The Group Hug wellbeing platform. https://www.thegrouphug.com/2021/01/26/legal-aid-evidence/ A solicitor’s letter is not the only option. Have a read if you think you may be entitled to Legal Aid. If you need further advice or have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch.