The police recorded 599,549 domestic abuse-related crimes in the year ending March 2018. This was an increase of 23% from the previous year. Beth chats to Katie about her past experience with domestic abuse, and how it has shaped her life. A mum-of-two she has had to encounter so many experiences in her life that has got her where she is today. A true inspiration and someone with so much strength, this episode is really worth a listen. 

*Trigger warning* This episode does discuss some issues that may be triggering to other individuals, including the mention of domestic abuse. 

If you are affected by anything discussed in this podcast you can get help in many different places.

Don't be scared to go to your GP, you wouldn't think twice if you had a broken leg.

WOMENS AID: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/

MIND - https://www.mind.org.uk 

Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org

Young Mind - https://youngminds.org.uk 

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