29/10/2026
💜 DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH 💜
I said at the start of the month I’ll make every Thursday a throwback to my life at the time of suffering domestic abuse.. Today is the last Thursday of the month but please remember, my inbox will always be open 🙏🏼
2016–2018 were the worst years of my life. Years I wouldn’t wish on anyone, years that changed me in ways I’m still working through today.
Domestic abuse isn’t always visible. It’s not just bruises or physical scars. It’s the fear, the control, the manipulation, the walking on eggshells, the loss of confidence and the person you slowly stop recognising in the mirror.
For a long time, I never thought I’d be where I am today. But when I look back at those photos and compare them with the woman I am now, I feel so proud of how far I’ve come. 💜
I’ve survived things I once thought would break me forever. I’ve found strength I didn’t know I had, and I’m rebuilding parts of myself that I thought I’d lost.
But healing isn’t linear. I still have a whole lot of healing to do, and I’m learning that it’s okay. Surviving doesn’t mean you simply forget what happened. Some days are harder than others, and that’s part of the journey.
I’m sharing this because I want anyone suffering behind closed doors to know that you are not alone, and it is NOT your fault.
Please speak out when you feel able to. Tell someone you trust. Reach out for support. You deserve to feel safe, respected, loved and free. There is help available, even when it feels like there’s nowhere left to turn.
💜 My inbox is always open. If you’re struggling, need someone to listen, or simply need to talk to someone who understands, please know you can message me. You will be met with kindness, not judgement.
To anyone still fighting their way through it: I see you, I believe you, and I’m sending you so much love. 💜
BREAK THE SILENCE. END THE CYCLE. YOU DESERVE BETTER. 💜
Please share this post. You never know who might need to see it today. 💜
