June 14, 2022
“The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” - Mother Teresa
Human contact including love, friendships, intimacy, family and a feeling of belonging are vital human needs.
Psycho...
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February 14, 2022
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 bring feelings of resentment, anger, and sadness.
C...
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December 21, 2020
At this time of year it can be heart-breaking for mothers who have been through the toughest of times and aren't able to give their children the Christmas they so long to give them.
Thanks to kind donations and gestur...
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December 14, 2020
So many of our service users have been overwhelmed with the generosity of BWP supporters past and present. This heart-warming story was written by one of them and includes a picture drawn by her little boy, as a thank yo...
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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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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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December 31, 2018
Her list
Leave before he kills me
Plan my escape
Save some money
Do everything to keep him calm
Get another phone, I think he’s bugging me
Find somewhere to go where he’ll never find me
Ring Broxtowe Women’s...
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December 19, 2018
Christmas Cheer or Christmas fear:
Trigger warning - contains descriptions of domestic abuse and violence.
For women living with domestic violence, Christmas offers no respite and can be a time of intensified coer...
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This blog explores the many reasons why women experiencing Domestic Abuse are at high risk of becoming isolated and lonely.
