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There’s a hole on my sidewalk
There is a hole in my sidewalk, by Portia Nelson. “I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to Read more
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Love versus control in LGBTQ Relationships
Recognising abuse in any relationship can be difficult because often the tactics are so subtle. As well as the generic types of tactics abusers use (constant criticism, belittling, financial abuse, conflict over the children etc ) there are often tactics Read more
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Tips for having ‘The Conversation’
Letting your ‘soon to be ex’ know that you want to separate is daunting at the best of times, but when you need to tell a partner who is controlling/abusive, it can be very scary. However, you don’t really have Read more
Domestic Abuse
Superhero Podcast!
I was invited to join host Matt Wilson on his ‘Superhero Finder’ podcast recently. It was a blast! We spoke about relationships, warning signs, how to support friends in abusive relationships and lots more. You can listen here and also Read more
Domestic Abuse
Post-Separation Abuse Podcast
My latest podcast interview with the Family Law team at https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/ is now up on Spotify and You Tube. It isn’t easy dealing with a controlling ex but this is exactly where coaching can help you. A few techniques to Read more
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Ten ways to manage Christmas without your children
Images of happy holidays and fun, family times in the media can reinforce that sense of loneliness you might feel in the lead up to Christmas. I understand the heart ache that comes with not being able to see your Read more
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Changes to NHS App information
From the 1st November GP practices in England if you have an online account (such as through the NHS App) will be able to read new entries, including free text, in your health records. This applies to patients whose practices use Read more
Domestic Abuse
Abusive relationships and the cost of living crisis
Times are tough and that is an understatement for a lot of people right now. Another excuse Recent research has shown that people who are abusive and controlling are using the cost of living crisis as yet another excuse to Read more
Domestic Abuse
Moving on from an abusive ex
This week myself, https://www.claireblackcoaching.com/ and the people at https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/ discussed how to move on from an abusive ex. Watch and listen as we share all our top tips here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu5_uydjmK8
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5 signs you are in an abusive relationship
Recognising the subtle signs of controlling and abusive behaviour can be confusing and difficult to spot so here are some clues: You constantly worry about your partner’s reaction to things you do or say You feel like you can’t do Read more