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You can also view the latest discussions by clicking on the latest topics button above. Forum Topics Posts Last Post General discussion If you’re not sure where to post or if your post covers multiple areas, this board is the best place for any questions or anything else you’d like to share. 6,088 38,358 7 hours, 44 minutes ago Mum2024 Are you new to the forum? You can post an introduction here and meet other survivors who might be experiencing similar situations. You can also read our forum guidelines and our FAQs for more on how the forum works, how to keep safe without posting identifying details and how survivors can support each other. 1,881 12,180 6 hours, 20 minutes ago Delicate-1 Is it abuse? Sometimes its difficult to decide whether what you are experiencing is actually abusive. This is especially true when your partner is telling you that it's your fault and blames you for their anger or control. Do let us know about how you are feeling and what you are experiencing. 2,532 18,227 2 hours, 4 minutes ago Jellycat123 Having a bad day? This board is a place for you to post about what you’re going through at the moment where you and other survivors can listen and support each other. 4,714 32,750 4 days, 19 hours ago Scarlett235 Positive moments This is a space for you to share your successes and good days with each other, whatever that might mean for you. Whatever it is, we want to hear what’s going on with you. 916 5,856 3 weeks, 2 days ago Marble Star Leaving an abusive relationship Whenever you’re ready to consider leaving, here is where you can post any questions you have about how to prepare practically and emotionally to leave as safely as possible. 2,234 16,571 1 day, 7 hours ago Sad and alone Refuges and emergency accommodation What is life like in a refuge? Share your experiences and questions here. There are resources that might help in our Survivors’ Handbook and you can share your experiences and questions here. We also have resources around housing advice and temporary accommodation. 152 849 4 weeks ago Lisa Life after an abusive relationship If you have questions about what happens after leaving or you’d like to talk about your experiences, this is a space for you to share and connect with other survivors. 4,437 28,809 4 days, 5 hours ago Sunsetpeace@ Domestic abuse in Black and Minoritised Ethnic communities Domestic abuse in BME (Black and Minoritised Ethnic) communities, please share you experiences here 51 327 7 months, 3 weeks ago Cherries Women over 50 Abuse can happen at any age and there is support available. Here you can talk to other survivors over 50 about your experiences. 374 3,090 2 weeks ago Eve1 Living with domestic abuse and disability If you are disabled, have a health condition or mental health condition, and you’re experiencing domestic abuse, this is somewhere for you to discuss your experiences with other survivors. 99 661 1 month, 3 weeks ago EvenSerpentsShine Are you experiencing abuse from family members? Abuse can happen in all kinds of relationships, it’s not always between partners or ex-partners. If you are experiencing abuse from someone in your family, there is support available for you . 276 1,644 1 month ago Cutemegakitty General discussion If you’re not sure where to post or if your post covers multiple areas, this board is the best place for any questions or anything else you’d like to share. 7 hours, 44 minutes ago Mum2024 Are you new to the forum? You can post an introduction here and meet other survivors who might be experiencing similar situations. You can also read our forum guidelines and our FAQs for more on how the forum works, how to keep safe without posting identifying details and how survivors can support each other. 6 hours, 20 minutes ago Delicate-1 Is it abuse? Sometimes its difficult to decide whether what you are experiencing is actually abusive. This is especially true when your partner is telling you that it's your fault and blames you for their anger or control. Do let us know about how you are feeling and what you are experiencing. 2 hours, 4 minutes ago Jellycat123 Having a bad day? This board is a place for you to post about what you’re going through at the moment where you and other survivors can listen and support each other. 4 days, 19 hours ago Scarlett235 Positive moments This is a space for you to share your successes and good days with each other, whatever that might mean for you. Whatever it is, we want to hear what’s going on with you. 3 weeks, 2 days ago Marble Star Leaving an abusive relationship Whenever you’re ready to consider leaving, here is where you can post any questions you have about how to prepare practically and emotionally to leave as safely as possible. 1 day, 7 hours ago Sad and alone Refuges and emergency accommodation What is life like in a refuge? Share your experiences and questions here. There are resources that might help in our Survivors’ Handbook and you can share your experiences and questions here. We also have resources around housing advice and temporary accommodation. 4 weeks ago Lisa Life after an abusive relationship If you have questions about what happens after leaving or you’d like to talk about your experiences, this is a space for you to share and connect with other survivors. 4 days, 5 hours ago Sunsetpeace@

Domestic abuse in Black and Minoritised Ethnic communities Domestic abuse in BME (Black and Minoritised Ethnic) communities, please share you experiences here 7 months, 3 weeks ago Cherries Women over 50 Abuse can happen at any age and there is support available. Here you can talk to other survivors over 50 about your experiences. 2 weeks ago Eve1 Living with domestic abuse and disability If you are disabled, have a health condition or mental health condition, and you’re experiencing domestic abuse, this is somewhere for you to discuss your experiences with other survivors. 1 month, 3 weeks ago EvenSerpentsShine EvenSerpentsShine Are you experiencing abuse from family members? Abuse can happen in all kinds of relationships, it’s not always between partners or ex-partners. If you are experiencing abuse from someone in your family, there is support available for you . 1 month ago Cutemegakitty Signposting and support You need to login or register to bookmark/favorite this content. Survivors’ Forum General discussion Are you new to the forum? Having a bad day? Positive moments Leaving an abusive relationship Refuges and emergency accommodation Life after an abusive relationship Domestic abuse in Black and Minoritised Ethnic communities Living with domestic abuse and disability Are you experiencing abuse from family members? Survivor’s Forum © 2025 Women's Aid Federation of England – Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee registered in England No: 3171880. Women’s Aid is a registered charity in England No. 1054154 Terms & conditions │ Privacy policy │ Cookie policy │ Site map │ Protect yourself online │ Media │ Jobs │ Accessibility Guide Log in with your credentials or Create an account Forgot your details?