Is the question I am often asked. And quite rightly so - as it is my specialism. I started my Consultancy and Guest Speaking because I wanted to make a difference. And thankfully, that dream is becoming a reality. I talk about all aspects of D ...
A person can say anything…
My dad will be a year older on Monday. 79, in fact. It's Friday afternoon, I'm sitting here thinking about wrapping his presents and what to say in his card. Trying to fit everything I think and feel into his card is always a challenge. I k ...
Relationships – Where do we go from here?
Romantic relationships can be complicated enough at the best of times. There are so many components that make up these relationships and they gradually become intertwined with every aspect of our lives. When the relationship and connection seem ...
Take my Hand and Remember
I posted a powerful message on LinkedIn on Mothering Sunday. And I think it deserved to sit within the rest of my blogs. I hope it serves as a reminder..... I couldn't be a Domestic Abuse Consultant specialising in post-separation abuse and not ...
A Gift of a blog – The Unexpected Gift
*This blog is written by an incredibly talented writer and I'm fortunate that it now sits proudly within You Don't Own Me Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness And for the longest time, I couldn’t fathom how something so seemingly ...
Domestic Abuse and that “Ember”
I'm very fortunate to meet so many remarkable people through my work. And considering the conversation revolves around discussing domestic abuse, it makes these people even more remarkable to me. Something that has come to mind this week is the wo ...
Domestic Abuse and Support
How important is support when you have experienced domestic abuse? Everyone is different and everyone's experience of abuse is unique to them. That's why there are so many wide and varied means of support out there. The time to access support is d ...
The most peaceful people
I heard something really powerful today and it made me think. They said, the most peaceful people and the most wise people they know are the ones who have created enough internal space to be able to allow all the parts of themselves to co-exist, d ...
Domestic Abuse – Seeing Clearly
I did something this morning I've never done before..... I went to collect my first pair of glasses. I've always been very fortunate to have good vision and it's only as I've hit my mid forties that I have found myself in this position. Everyth ...
Goodbye past. Hello future!
On my way back from spending New Year’s eve in Wales, we had an unscheduled stop in Bangor for a bite to eat. I took a quick (albeit not very clear) snap of top college. I think it's one of the most beautiful buildings I've ever seen. Mind you, I' ...