One of the most painful experiences as a parent is recognising patterns in your child that mirror the abusive behaviour of someone you worked so hard to leave behind. It can feel like history repeating itself and like you’re being retraumatised in your own home. It’s a scary moment when Read more
My next live zoom session is on Saturday 27th August – all about how to support your children after an abusive relationship. I will be discussing suport for younger children, older children and also how to reach out and communicate if your children aren’t with you. To book on, it’s Read more
Phoenix, daughter of ‘Spice Girl’ singer Mel B has spoken out about her experience of domestic abuse as she grew up. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10469233/Mel-Bs-daughter-Phoenix-22-relives-harrowing-moment-saw-mother-endure-domestic-abuse.html ”I was too frightened, too young and too helpless” she says. Phoenix states she has memories of hearing her mum and dad fighting from 2 floors above her 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
This year Christmas will be different for everyone. It may also be your first Christmas without family to distract you from your partner’s behaviour or it may be your first one without your children. You may be forced to live with your partner while you are separating or co-parenting and Read more
When a relationship breaks down, for whatever reason, and you have children with your partner, co-parenting can be a challenge (to put it mildly). Children often get caught in the middle – used as pawns in the game, as separation leads to a toxic divorce and ongoing conflict around finances Read more