May 15, 2019
My Living Nightmare.
Written by a BWP service user
Chapter One
I remember meeting him for the first time in 2017; cheeky
grin, nice bum, tall and handsome. He gave me a lot of compliments, told me I
was beautif...
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May 1, 2019
Human contact including love,
friendships, intimacy, family and a feeling of belonging are vital human needs.
Psychologist Abraham Maslow talked about a hierarchy of human needs and
suggested the need for social contact...
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April 9, 2019
Broxtowe Women's Project are excited to launch their new fundraising pack 'Afternoon Tea for BWP' this will hopefully get people together sharing the experience of afternoon tea and raising vital funding for women and c...
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March 30, 2019
Mother’s Day is a celebration when mothers are particularly honoured by their children. It’s also a celebration of motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society.
In an ideal world, children an...
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March 26, 2019
“Don’t f****** come back looking like a slag” he yelled. I hurried out before he changed his mind. It was one of the few times he let me out of his sight. He only let me go because he said I was an ugly m...
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March 13, 2019
Why doesn’t she just leave?
If only it were that simple! People who suggest this to survivors of domestic abuse don’t understand the dynamics of abusive relationships. It’s a sad fact that survivors of abuse are c...
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February 13, 2019
For women who have lived through domestic abuse, Valentine’s Day can trigger difficult emotions. Survivors of abuse may feel more than just alone, the day can breed feelings of resentment, anger and sadness. Confus...
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February 5, 2019
Chinese New Year
The 5th February is the official start of Chinese New Year it will often be referred to as the spring festival which marks the end of the coldest days. With last week’s cold spell and thre...
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February 4, 2019
Have a go at a little TLC
Let’s begin to have conversations with your child about their mental health.
It can feel unnatural and forced to start with. It can be scary and so you may feel tempt...
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January 9, 2019
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join our team.
The role is an ideal opportunity for people wishing to provide a high quality personal welfare support service to survivors of do...
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My Living Nightmare. Written by a BWP service user Chapter One I remember meeting him for the first time in 2017; cheeky grin, nice bum, tall and handsome. He gave me a lot of compliments, told me I was beautiful, asked me a lot of questions and paid a lot of attention to me. Things … Continue reading My Living Nightmare
