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About AJ Paterson: 

Just a girl with a story of life.

Passionately worked in the Domestic Abuse sector for 16 years and the Homeless Sector for 25 years.

Discusser of rights in relationships.

Advocate for everyone’s voice, people telling their stories.

It's all about community.

Survivor.

Musician.

Sports fanatic.

Politics!!!

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

Find AJ on Twitter - twitter.com/ajpatty

Resources mentioned: 

Galop - www.galop.org.uk 

Love is Respect - www.loveisrespect.org/lir-files/LGBT-Power-and-Control-Wheel.pdf 

Born in London to Greek Cypriot parents Soulla Christodoulou was the first in her family to go to university and studied BA Hotel & Catering Management at Portsmouth University. Years later, after having a family of her own, she studied at Middlesex University gaining a PGCE in Business Studies and an MA in Education.

Her novels, Broken Pieces of Tomorrow and The Summer Will Come, are available on Amazon alongside her collection of poetry, Sunshine after Rain and her short story, Unlocked. Unlocked reached the top 14% of stories to receive a second read in the Spread The Word Competition in 2018. Alexander and Maria, a contemporary romance, was released in December 2020 through The Conrad Press and looks at one man’s disability and the impact it has on his life, relationships and ultimately his self-esteem and happiness.

Semi-biographical and inspired by her own marriage breakdown Broken Pieces of Tomorrow looks at themes of self-worth, psychological and emotional abuse, breaking free and cultural expectations. It has been a book club read as far as Canada and a popular choice for book bloggers worldwide.

She is a compassionate and empathetic supporter of young people. Her passion for teaching continues through private tuition of English Language and Children’s Creative Writing Classes. She offers writing support for businesses and mentoring for authors.

Her love of writing has connected her with a charity in California which she is very much involved in as a contributor of handwritten letters every month to support and give hope to women diagnosed with breast cancer. One of her letters is featured in a book Dear Friend, released in September 2017.

When asked, she will tell you she has always wanted to write and her life’s experiences, both personal and professional, have played a huge part in bringing her to where she was always meant to be; writing, supporting new writers and drinking lots of cinnamon and clove tea!

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

Soulla's website: soulla-author.com 

Soulla's book: Broken Pieces of Tomorrow

I am Margaret and I am the owner and founder of Naturally Empowered Health www.nehhub.com. I am a qualified Transformational Health Coach and Amazon Author of True Taste, my book which was released in January 2021.  I specialise in coaching women who struggle with emotional eating, diets and body image. Through coaching we really get to the root of your issues with food, move away from the diet mentality and build a positive respect for food and your body, with the bi-product of weight loss. I coach without the need for any deprivation diets or crazy exercise routines, just peeling back those layers, getting to know the patterns of your triggers and working together to give you a personal toolbox of techniques so you can move away from emotional eating for good and build that healthy relationship with your body.

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

Naturally Empowered Health: www.nehhub.com

In order of importance, Lucy is a Mother of 3 sons, a published Author twice over (with a third book due out in March/April time) & a survivor of sexual coersion, domestic violence, rape, drug spiking and stalking.

She found herself tightly entrapped in offending behaviours and the archaic criminal justice system in 2016, which she says led her into severe moral injury, self harming, suicidal ideation and dangerous promiscuity. But, Lucy (who writes her books under the name L.W Hawksby) does credit the majority of the criminal justice system, with the long term solitude from society which pushed her to self-reflect and retract from more abusive relationships.

These days Lucy is to be found admiring the large blooms such as giant alliums, black tulips and poppies in the garden she plants and looks after for her neighbours, writing further books and water-colour painting unusual birds with her youngest son, Rufus, who is 10.

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

The Narcissist Hunter: www.thenarcissisthunter.co.uk

Vivien has worked in the field of Domestic Abuse for over 42 years. Her passion is driven by her best friend being assaulted at 21 yrs of age and being left in a waking coma for nearly 23 years before she died. She previously worked as a Company Secretary and started out her career with the Probation Service before starting a family. She campaigns for services on behalf of victims/survivors of abuse at local and national level. More recently she has been involved in advocating for work with those affected by early childhood trauma who perpetrate domestic abuse working on the Drive Project.

She has been associated with Victim Support for over 20 years she was an accredited Associate Trainer for Victim Support National Office and specialising in Domestic & Sexual Abuse Training. Her qualifications include: Counselling, Teaching, Child Protection & Executive Diploma in Management, Master Practitioner of NLP, Integral Eye Movement Therapy and accreditation for Hypnotherapy. She has delivered training on behalf of the local Community Safety Partnership & the Local Safeguarding Adults Board and Local Safeguarding Children Board in all aspects of Domestic Abuse, safeguarding adults and children in domestic abuse settings, working with perpetrators and the Marac process. 

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

In 2017, Christelle took her kids and few items and left a 20-year marriage full of abuse, addiction, and betrayal. Christelle now advocates for mental health and women, spreading a message that women should be the greatest support of other women. She has told her story to raise awareness of both mental health and abuse on podcasts, LIVE shows, workshops, and her own blog. While she awaits the publishing of her children’s book, she is currently writing her memoir to raise further awareness and to remind women in abusive situations they are not alone. You can find Christelle cohosting Oh No Not Another Live Show on a variety of topics with guests worldwide every Tuesday 7 am PST, 3 pm UK.

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

Christelle's website: christellelerryn.com

Email: [email protected]

Gemma Tighe from Mindful Health Therapies

Bio:

Gemma, has been teaching Yoga and Meditation for 17 years and always knew it made a difference to her mental and emotional health, but never knew what a difference it could make until she ended up in a very difficult and abusive relationship in her mid to late twenties. Gemma found solace in meditation and breathwork to help her recover and reconnect with herself. Gemma enjoys sharing meditation and breathing exercises to help others overcome anxiety and reconnect with learning to love who you are and your journey.

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

Mindful Health Therapies: www.mindfulhealththerapies.com

Jennifer Blue is on a mission to “Raise the Awareness of Domestic Violence One Community at a time!” When she was 18 years old she thought she met the love of her life. He ended up being the complete opposite she endured seventeen years of verbal, mental, emotional, financial and physical abuse. 

Blue knows first - hand the effects Domestic Violence has on a family. As a survivor herself, she’s knowledgeable, committed and passionate about keeping Domestic Violence Awareness on the forefront by educating communities in the detection, prevention, effects and recovery of Domestic Violence. 

In 2010 she uniquely came up with “The Jennifer Blue Project” this project was designed to educate a diverse audience about the growing epidemic of Domestic Violence. Blue uses the power of the arts to help individuals understand the complicated issues surrounding Domestic Violence in her award winning stage play “Easier Said than Done.” “The Jennifer Blue Project” also includes unique and effective workshops such as “Code Blue …How to Resuscitate Your Life after Abuse and Girl We Need to Talk.” Her book titled “Girl We Need Talk Surviving a Toxic Relationship” was released in spring 2020 which includes an up close and personal video with Jennifer Blue. 

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

Book and connect with Jennifer Blue today at: Phone: 313-520-2583 

Email: [email protected] 

FB: The Jennifer Blue Project or Jennifer Blue 

Instagram: @therealjenniferblue 

Website: www.jenniferblueproject.com

Dr. Mary Pulido, Ph.D., Executive Director of The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (The NYSPCC). 

The NYSPCC - the world's first child protection agency - is a New York-based, national organization, involved in everything from counseling and trauma recovery programs to education programs and legislation, all with the goal of eradicating child abuse in all its forms someday. Though COVID-19 has presented many challenges in ensuring that our youth remain safe, Dr. Pulido and The NYSPCC have managed to find innovative ways of pressing forward to continue the critical work they are dedicated to doing (see below for additional information).

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

NYSPCC- nyspcc.org

I’m 41 stronger than I look I have two children one in the 20s the other under 10 and I’m so passionate about ending violence against women.

Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you.

Now mixing with survivor stories.

Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries.

Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk

My website: www.jennifergilmour.com

White Ribbon: www.whiteribbon.org.uk