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Author Archives: James

Redeeming Valentine’s Day

For those of you who love the American sit-com Parks and Recreation, you’ll probably know that…

Christmas – Festive or Fearful?

This blog was originally published for members of our Survivors’ Network. We’ve made it publicly available so…

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Well, until it isn’t. Over the Christmas period, reports of domestic abuse always go up, and…

Reminders and Suggestions for Christmas

This blog was originally published for members of our Survivors’ Network. We’ve made it publicly available so…

A Place for Them

Each year, during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Restored supporters get involved with…

Joining the Dots: the link between suicide and domestic abuse

trigger warning – suicide, domestic abuse Earlier this year there was a landmark inquest into the death…

A Sweet Farewell

‘noun: a wish of well-being at parting…’ Purpose and Place It’s hard to believe that I have…

My experience of sexism and misogyny

Megan, aged 19 Today is the International Day of the Girl Child. To mark the occasion,…

Busting the Myths About Domestic Abuse

When it comes to domestic abuse, there are many dangerous myths that can seep like a poisonous…

Domestic Abuse and the Cost of Living Crisis

As I write, the latest headlines put inflation at 10.1% and the country is bracing itself for…

Surviving summer well with children

Summer is here and the end of school will arrive shortly. Keeping your children occupied is…

The Istanbul Convention: All Women Means All Women

8 June 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of the UK signing the Istanbul Convention. This major human…