Why is there no domestic abuse topic?

Hello @Bbbabs thanks for posting - this is something we’ve discussed at MNHQ a few times.

As other posters have said, many people who come to Mumsnet aren’t yet sure whether what they’re experiencing is abuse, and often first post on Relationships looking for perspective or validation. That board has a strong, experienced bunch of MNers who offer support and help posters recognise when a situation may be unsafe or controlling - in fact they've helped thousands leave abusive partners and for that we're forever grateful.

We’ve found that having those conversations within Relationships rather than in a separate topic helps ensure people who are still uncertain feel able to post. A DA topic may feel too specific or intimidating for someone who’s still working out what’s happening to them.

As ever, we keep this under review, and if users ever feel a dedicated space would help them connect or find resources more easily, we’re open to revisiting it.

In the meantime, we always encourage anyone in immediate danger to call 999. You can also contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) for confidential advice and support.

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Why is there no domestic abuse topic?