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How to Help Someone Who is Being Abused

by Leonie Segall October 20, 2020 No Comments

When you hear that a family member or friend is being abused, your general and instinctive reaction is usually to go visit the abuser and beat them up so they know how it feels.

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How to Help Someone Who is Being Abused

by Leonie Segall April 22, 2015 No Comments

When you hear that a friend or family member is being abused, your general and instinctive reaction is usually to go visit the abuser and beat them up so they know how it feels. But take a step back, slow down and think

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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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Understanding and Working Through Emotional Triggers

by Leonie Segall November 23, 2014 No Comments

How do you feel when you have to deal with your abuser? Do you panic? Get sweaty palms? Have problems breathing?

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Co-Parenting With Your Abuser

by Leonie Segall November 12, 2014 No Comments

Parenting is a process of trial and error and sometimes things come to you naturally and sometimes they don’t

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Negotiating With Your Abuser

by Leonie Segall November 1, 2014 No Comments

Welcome to Right-On with HFG Happy Families Support Network Inc. (HFG) HFG is a not-for-profit support group that provides ongoing…

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Family Court After Abuse – Part 1

by Leonie Segall October 15, 2014 No Comments

Welcome to Right-On with HFG Happy Families Support Network Inc. (HFG) HFG is a not-for-profit support group that provides ongoing…

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Dealing with your Family Lawyer

by Leonie Segall October 8, 2014 No Comments

Welcome to Right-On with HFG Happy Families Support Network Inc. (HFG) HFG is a not-for-profit support group that provides ongoing…

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Parenting After Abuse

by Leonie Segall October 1, 2014 No Comments

Welcome to Right-On with HFG Happy Families Support Network Inc. (HFG) HFG is a not-for-profit support group that provides ongoing…

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Rebuilding Your Social Network After Abuse

by Leonie Segall September 17, 2014 No Comments

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