Our writings (blog) on all topics relating to abusive relationships

How to get started on the GOGL recovery journey, when that feels tough.

How to understand and get over the guilt of leaving an abusive ex.

Understanding the emotional effect of leaving an abuser and the urge to make contact or to go back

A roadmap for recovering from dometic abuse (abusive relationships).

A no frills list of resource links we've collected for you.

Planning to support yourself, when avoiding contacting an ex, after domestic abuse.

A case example of a Clinical Psychologist, who came to realise her past relationship was abusive.

Negative comments used by abusers to manipualte and control.

How to notice if emotional abuse is in your relationship and what to do next.

Finding Strength and Taking Back Control in the Pursuit of Justice & Freedom The courtroom experience, for domestic abuse victims, is...

Empowering Victims and Advocating for Change in the Legal Process (Part II 'Tips and strategies for Abused Women facing courtroom...

Essential reading for those escaping a toxic or abusive ex.

Essential reading for those escaping a toxic or abusive ex.

Psychologist advice on how to co-parent with a toxic / abusive ex & how to support own wellbeing at the same time.

Why measuring outcome is so difficult in domestic abuse survivors and ideas on an alternative approach.

Self-assessment for coercive control and signposting what to do next.

Understanding what coercive control means and how to recover from it.

5 features of the GOGL programme, that relate to positive outcomes for children in domestic abuse homes. Support for the parent who has...

Adverse childhood events in domestic abuse homes, with UK and US statistics. Domestic abuse can have a lasting impact on a child's future...

What is gaslighting and what do you need if you experienced it?