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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 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 3

by Leonie Segall February 11, 2015 No Comments

Abuse is about power and control
Abuse is not a disease and is not contagious. If you see it don’t turn away, do something to help. Report it!

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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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Her Story Series: Stages of Abuse

by Leonie Segall January 15, 2015 No Comments

Stages of Abuse:
The Courtship (securing the catch), The Calm (making sure he’s got you, reeling in the catch), The Isolation (first sign of discomfort in the relationship), First Reveal (first sign of discomfort in the relationship), The Abuse

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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?