Aug 6
The Blame Game: Understanding and Combating Victim Blaming in Domestic Abuse
Have you ever heard someone make a comment like "Well, she shouldn't have stayed out so late" or "She must have done something to provoke...
Jul 26
Understanding Emotional Abuse: Shedding Light on the Often-Overlooked Form of Abuse and Its Impact on Victims
What is Emotional Abuse? Emotional abuse, encompassing psychological and verbal abuse, is challenging to identify due to its non-physical...
Aug 25, 2020
Fundraising & Social Media Volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of the Wellspring of Life, providing essential services to make the refuge a success. We are currently...
Jul 26, 2020
Making a Safety Plan
Services to help you Leaving a domestic abuse situation is known to be one of the most dangerous times for the victim. To minimise the...
Jul 13, 2020
Is it domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse crosses class, gender, race, all faiths, and religious belief. A survivor of domestic abuse, Chrissy tells us: "When he...
Jul 13, 2020
Help us to restore broken hearts
In 2018 there were 10,782 women and 2,572 children who received help from a domestic violence support service. Services providing refuge...
May 24, 2020
A Journey To Hope
'Not Created to Hide, A Journey to Hope' by Martha McGee and Illustrated by Karen McSweeney This book has been put together by two women...