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Domestic Violence Support Groups

nell18-3 by nell18-3 Young Parent(March 2007) (rank 1st)
Anyone who is in an unhealthy relationship

Have you ever considered going to a Support Workshop

I am currently attending one and it is amazing how much better and human again you can feel

Even if you are still with your partner the support you can
get is definitely worth trying

You owe yourself the chance to stop the abuse!!!!!!

I attend a small group, we have two professional counsellors running the group and its title is
"THE FREEDOM PROGRAMME" 

Even the title of the programme gives you hope

It does not mean you have to give up your partner!
It does mean you are allowed to live a life FREE OF ABUSE!

In my group it is all women. (now, I'm NOT saying only women get abuse, what I am saying it that the group I attend is for women who have been abused there are many similar groups for men who have also got to live a life of abuse.)
Some are divorced
Some separated
Some still with their partner
The common denominator being we have all been victims of domestic violence in one of its many forms:
Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Sexual or Financial Abuse, some of us all forms of abuse.

Everytime you hear a story from another woman, there are other women in the group all nodding their head as they have experienced the same

Everytime you share a story from your past, you see other women in the group also agreeing with you and saying they know what you are saying

EVERYTIME THIS HAPPENS YOU FEEL A PART OF YOURSELF HEAL AS YOU REALISE YOU ARE NOT ALONE AFTER ALL

Painful tale after painful tale you hear, you are aware of the strength you are gaining and the hurts slowly being mended

I'm not going to lie to you

Sometimes it hurts!!!!
Sometimes its embarrassing!!!
Sometimes its humiliating!!!
Sometimes there are tears!!!

B U T......

ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE IN THE ROOM KNOWS WHAT YOU ARE FEELING

I just want everyone to know there is life after abuse
But you can't do it alone
A group like this is so empowering

Once you know what you are dealing with, you can work through the abuse and carry on living

So if anyone out there is in an unhealthy relationship
Find and Join a group NOW!!!

Here is the link to the group I mentioned
www.freedomprogramme.co.uk/
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emmie
5.00 (Excellent) | September 2007 | emmie
Re: Domestic Violence Support Groups

great advice hun good on you for attending this group i used to attend 1 quite simular but was for sexual abuse and was also all women and i found it really helps i hope it helps you too

luv emz xx



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      nell18-3
September 2007 | nell18-3
Re: Domestic Violence Support Groups
its great isn't it
Groups like those make you feel human again and not alone
xxx


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mcm
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | mcm
Sounds great
I wonder if they have something similar in Aus?


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      nell18-3
March 2007 | nell18-3
Sounds great
I found this www.dvirc.org.au/ServicesHub/ServicesIndex.htm
I guess anyone in Australia could try and see whats available through this site
Hope it helps anyone
xxx


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exquisite-flower
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | exquisite-flower
Good stuff
Thank you for the link.  It is good to know that these places are accessible and available.  I am glad that you are healing. *hugs*  You are often in my thoughts.  You are such an inspiration.  Keep it up mate, there is light at the end of the tunnel - and it isn't the train headlamp.
Peace
EF.x 


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      nell18-3
March 2007 | nell18-3
Good stuff
Aaaaahhhhh thanks
I've seen a couple of lights but it turns out to be someone with a torch saying "Not much further!!!" Hee hee  hee
Thanks hon
xxx


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lightbee
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | lightbee
You amaze me...

Knowing all that you've been through - and guessing there's a lot of stuff I haven't even heard yet - it amazes me that you have so much courage to go deal with stuff and to support other people through similar stuff.  You never give up and keep going like an energizer bunny!

I think you're incredible

*hugs!!!*

Leith



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | nell18-3
You amaze me...
Aaaaah
I'm definitely not that good
I take from this group
Everyone supports each other which is fantastic but I am there to be helped too
Thanks for your lovely comment Leith
Actually I think you are amazing with what you have gone through !!!
xxx


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Kellzacar
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | Kellzacar
Domestic Violence Support Groups

Great advice mate . . . and GOOD on you for attenging these groups, they are great at helping you to survive  . .

I am a suriviour and i intend to stay that way . . . and so do you!!!

cheers Kellz



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | nell18-3
Domestic Violence Support Groups
They are fantastic aren't they
I like the word survivor too
Thats what we are told to say
"Survivor of Domestic Abuse"
instead of
"Victim of Domestic Abuse"
Thanks Kellz
xxx


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HarrisonsMommy
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | HarrisonsMommy
Excellent

Good job for suggesting a support group.  Often, people forget there is help available. Thanks for reminding us.



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | nell18-3
Excellent
Thankyou
It really makes such a difference
You do not feel you are on your own anymore
I would recommend it to everyone in this situation
xxx


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