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

Break free from the cycle of protecting your abusive ex. Discover the negative effects and how to prioritise your own well-being. It's time

Witnessing domestic abuse in a friend is difficult. Learn how to offer support, resources for healing, and effective ways to be there for th

Dealing with the shame, of a past abusive relationship.

How to STOP abuse-learned reactions, when they appear in a new healthy relationship.

Explore the emotional hurdles survivors face in recognising abuse in relationships.

Discover healing after abuse by shifting focus from the abuser to self-growth and resilience in this empowering guide to recovery.

Soothing the domestic abuse related emotions that worsen fibromyalgia / block recovery. A guide for therapists / advisors.

Learn how to heal from emotional abuse and take back your life with this comprehensive guide.

Self-compassion is important for anyone who has experienced an abusive relationship because it helps us to develop feelings of...

In the journey back from abusive relationships we are often referred to self-compassion as an approach to support recovery. In fact, it...

'Compassionate mind' is a psychological term that refers to a state of mind where we are kind and understanding towards ourself, and we...

One of the things I learned early on with GOGL, is that many of us don't know what self-compassion feels like when we are doing it well....