domestic violence

[doormat]

I think we should really keep a thread with info for other women who are going through this or in the future.

Sorry but I am thick when it comes to links so can someone put a womens aid link up again.

Thanx

0870 599 5443, is the No. For Refuge 24 hour domestic violence Helpline. 24 hour crisis line providing counselling, support and welfare for women and childered escaping domestic violence.

And here's womens aid

good idea doormat and sorry about your violent relationship,i'm sure this thread will be of great help

Womens Aid

Is this the right one, doormat?

oops, sorry, ff, yours wasn't there just now!

There great girls and thanx.

Its alright janh, there different anyway! Think mines irish, there both usefull. This is a brilliant idea doormat, and perhaps someone who is reading this and has been to scared, or doesnt want to share it with mumsnet can get information. You are very thoughtful

It's amazing how much it happens and gets hidden. At least on Mumsnet you can't see anyone and you can type what you like without having to explain yourself face to face. That's what I love, when I can't talk to family because they keep butting in with 'helpful' ideas, not knowing what they're talking about.

Just found this and I'm bringing it to the top given recent postings.

good idea kate - it's really hard trying to find info on stuff like this. I spent ages on Google and only found really rubbish links. Somebody posted a link for me on one of my threads (can't remember where) to a page listing emotional violence signs. That helped me more than anything else I've found, because it showed me that I wasn't just overreacting and that it was just physical violence that mattered. It was a web page with a yellowy-orange background, forgot to add it to favourites and don't know where to find it!

meant to say WASN'T just physical violence!!!

Strange how one typo can change the entire meaning of your post!!

wobblyknicks, is this the link you meant? Jasper posted it for you on another thread.

that's the one www - ta!! That's great for anyone in an abusive relationship - it makes you stop and think about all the stuff he (or she) does thta you just disregard.

Thought maybe this should be brought higher up again - tell me to p off if it doesn't need to be!!!

Thanks for reminding me, Doormat

There is an organistaion called Rights of Women and they give free, legal advice to women and it is run by women. Tel: 020 7251 6577. Advice line open Tues, Weds and Thurs 2-4pm and 7-9pm; Fri 12-2pm.
Web address: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk. They specifically offer legal advice re DV

Just bringing this up to the top again for anyone who might need it. It's got useful numbers and links.

Refuge helpline has a new number - 0808 808 9999 and also there is now a refuge website - www.refuge.org.uk

Just bringing this thread up for all those who might need it.

Where's wobblyknicks by the way? Has she been around lately?

Two more links to websites with lots of useful informatoin: NSPCC website and BBC website