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Why Don’t You Just Leave?

by Leonie Segall March 6, 2025 No Comments

If only someone could climb inside your head, and see, hear and feel what it’s like to try to leave an abusive relationship.

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Her Story Series: Feature 7

by Leonie Segall March 25, 2015 No Comments

When children speak out about abuse in the home, YOU NEED TO LISTEN
Every child who witnesses domestic violence will be affected by it

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Her Story Series: Feature 5

by Leonie Segall March 3, 2015 No Comments

Being abused is a very lonely place to be…who can you trust? Can you speak up and still be safe? Will you lose your children?

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Her Story Series: Feature 4

by Leonie Segall February 16, 2015 No Comments

Remember that you can’t force someone to leave an abusive relationship, you need to be patient and be there when they are ready

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Her Story Series: Feature 2

by Leonie Segall February 3, 2015 No Comments

Domestic violence is not your fault, you were not asking for it and did nothing to deserve it
There is no excuse for rape…it has nothing to do with what you were wearing

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Why Don't You Just Leave?

by Leonie Segall November 26, 2014 No Comments

Leaving a domestic abuse relationship is very difficult. You have to deal with your inner dialogue as well as things people say

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Surviving After Abuse

by Leonie Segall November 17, 2014 No Comments

How do you survive after domestic abuse? First you must decide if you are a victim or a survivor
Are you going to continue to live your life in fear of your abuser?