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The national domestic violence hotline  This organisation holds database on other domestic abuse charities and helplines. Which include shelters and specific information to Teens and LGBT.  https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-799-7233 Safe Horizon https://www.safehorizon.org/domestic-violence-shelters/https://www.safehorizon.org/domestic-violence-shelters/   1-800-621-HOPE (4673) Womens Shelters  A national database of refuges. https://www.womenshelters.org/ Love is respect  dating abuse https://www.loveisrespect.org/ phone 1.866.331.9474 txt       LOVEIS TO 22522  Valley Oasis  The shelter is a 60 day emergency shelter open 24-hours a day. With a 65 bed capacity, the shelter provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are victims of domestic violence. The shelter provides shelter to victims from around the world due to being one of the first shelters in the country to provide s...

In my last post I mentioned my drinking is under control this is a common factor in many women even men who have gone through domestic abuse/domestic violence and coercive control. Even once they are in refuge situations because it is a common coping mechanism to block things out. The only thing as i have learnt so many times before the issues are still there when you sober up, and you often feel worse than you did before. So why do we reach for the bottle or in some cases drugs ?  it brings us the few hours calmness and numbs it for the few solitary hours we are under the influence for. Often going to the pub is a good place to meet people i know i used to did this myself many years ago but im now a solitary drinker.  If you suffer depression take it from me ive suffered the for years alcohol and drugs only serves to make it worse.    Alcohol and drug abuse is all to common but it does not have to be there are places to get help again these are things i am just...

If you think your life is in imediate danger phone the police, i can't stress this enough but i know through my own experience thisis not able to happen in all cases so here are the  helplines who can offer assistance.   Womans Aid   This organisation provides information and refuges for women/women who are suffering from all forms of Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse and Coercive control. they provide a good listening ear and will help you through what your going through with the correct support and help you rebuild your life. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  mens services   https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/support-for-male-survivors/ Telephone 0808 2000 247 Refuge UK This is another charity which provides information and support to those going through and escaping from Domestic Abuse. https://www.refuge.org.uk/ mens service https://www.refuge.org.uk/get-help-now/help-for-men/ 0808 2000 247 Mens advice line  Th...