Probably the most common question asked of a victim of abuse is, "Why don't they just leave?" 

Quite often, we're just as baffled as you are, but after leaving my last abusive relationship I began to look deeper into that question. I will attempt to answer this question, not just for family and friends, but also the victim themselves. Why? Because I believe knowledge is power, and I want you to feel empowered to do what is right for YOU in YOUR situation. 

In this episode, I am going to talk about Love bombing, a technique that abusers use to manipulate their victims, and explain the process of trauma bonding, which makes it so difficult to leave.

Finally, I will share a few tips to help you recover from abuse or how you can best support your loved one who is involved in an abusive relationship.

If you ever need a chat or more specific advice, please feel free to reach out to me at: [email protected] 

Useful links:

National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV): https://www.ncdv.org.uk/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

The Freedom Programme: https://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk/

Gov.uk | Guidance for how to get help: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

Women's Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Mankind | For male victims of Domestic Abuse: https://www.mankind.org.uk/

Music: Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes