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Personal Stories

Personal stories can give hope to victims of family violence and motivate perpetrators to get help to change. They can help friends and family understand how violence affects everyone in a family. Read stories people have sent in or tell us your story.

“I Wanted Better for my Children”

I was the eldest of three girls and from what I can remember we had a pretty good life in the early years of growing up. We had a small family, my mother had one sister and my father had two sisters....

Take the Step to Speak Up

Growing up in my family wasn't easy. I was the eldest child and never fitted into my family. My mum loved her dogs and spent so long with them that neglect started to come into place....

See the Signs - Call 111

In 2009 I met a guy who was perfect in every way. I was truly in love and yep, as the cliché says, love is definitely blind....

There is Hope

Growing up in my family wasn't easy. I was second youngest in a blended family. My mum loved her drink and drugs. My dad worked long hours to support us....

No-one Deserves to Be Treated Badly

I've been thinking a lot lately about a life of abuse, and what has been the core factor in helping myself - and others I've spoken to - to lead a better life away from abuse....

Life Beyond Abuse

I was living with my mother and two younger brothers. My dad passed away 10 years ago this year. I had grown up with abuse all my life but after my dad passed away it got very intense....

Overcoming a Hard Upbringing

Ever since the age of 6-8 months I have been in Child Youth and Family care. I have had more than 20 placements and over 21 caregivers....

Book Gives Hope for Change

“I was carrying out a support visit recently. The incident report told me that a woman had called the Police during an argument with her partner....