Dimple shares her story and experiences of abuse within her marriage and the behaviour of the extended family. She shares even after her husband's suicide, he still controls her from the grave.

The pandemic has shone a spotlight on domestic abuse. In Barking and Dagenham prior to the pandemic they had the highest report of abuse. The Borough took matters in hand to find out the reason why their figures were so high in comparison to the other London boroughs. As a result they launched the Domestic Abuse Commission Report. Mayor Peter Chand has joined me to talk about the report and the hope to roll this toolkit to other boroughs in the future. Here's what he had to say.

Covid-19 has shone the spotlight on domestic abuse. It is an epidemic within a pandemic around the world. Here is a story from Teresa Huber from Zimbabwe. Do not suffer in silence.

It is disconcerting to know that many women perhaps through no fault of their own tend to stay in unhealthy relationships for the sake of the children. Sadia gives her view on this matter. Is this right or wrong?

COVID-19 Lockdown has really shone the spotlight on women being abused and expected to live with their abusive partners. It's so important to continue the discourse and share stories. By having these conversations the hope is to inspire women and girls that you don't have to stay in a relationship that is abusive and also be empowered by sharing your own story to help someone else.

Abuse is rife not only in the UK but all over the world. But more often than not the voices of the children are not heard. It's so important moreso now than ever to continue the discourse to mitigate the rise of abuse and those affected.

Creating Awareness Of The Types Of Abuse That Is Not Talked About. There has to be open dialogue on such topics in order to break the silence of abuse!

It is not always mentioned how and why children abuse their parents. My guest shares her experience and how it can start but highlights ways to mitigate it.

The difficulties that asian communities experience in asian families regarding domestic abuse which includes the culture, spirituality and much more.

In light of the chain of events that happen since the death of George Floyd in USA the talk of racism is prevalent. The subject matter is no longer being Swept Under The Carpet.