It is so important to share survivor stories of abuse. It is in the hope that someone maybe listening and feel empowered to make a change if they find they too are in a similar situation.

We all love to be in a healthy relationships but there are times when we need to take time to give your relationship a health check moreso now than ever as we are all on Lockdown due this pandemic that the world is experiencing. Domestic Abuse has risen considerable. How do you recognise the signs? What steps do you take to leave. How do I move forward?

Jacqueline has written 2 books, The Relationship JigSaw & Walk Quiet Run Quick. Both books were written to teach young girls the importance of knowing how to be respected in a relationship and highlight the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationships.

One way in which women and teens can build their self esteem either pre, during or post relationships, is knowing how to build and develop resilience. Resilience is one of the 8 key pieces for a healthy happy relationship. The Relationship JigSaw will teach you the difference between what is love and what is abuse. It is an introductory self help book written to better understand the relationship arena.

A taboo subject that no one wants to talk about. My fictional crime book 'Walk Quiet Run Quick' outlines how anyone can fall victim to abuse. Also dispelling the myths surounding abusive relationships & mental health issues on self and family. We discuss how to self-empower pre, during and post relationships. Finally discussing my upcoming book 'The Relationship JigSaw. Due to be released Spring 2020!

This time around I'm the one being interviewed by community radio Flava FM about my debut novella Walk Quiet Run Quick. We discussed the sensitive topic of domestic abuse and how to recognise some of the warning signs. Also how important it is to educate yourselves on those red flags. It was also great to tell you about my Upcoming Book - The Relationship JigSaw due to be released in 2020.

There are times when we need to give our relationships an MOT to check that both parties are happy and the relationship ia healthy. So it doesn't hurt to ask the question- is there equality in my relationship?

All to often family members, friends or people in authority tell us how we should live our lives. Lavin shares her story of resilience in such circumstances advocating for Women Entrepreneurs.

My new book is called The Relationship JigSaw. This is an introductory self help book written to better understand the traits when entering into the relationship arena. It also highlights stakeholders who must be responsible to help safeguard women and young girls.

This interview is based on my story and experiences of being ostracized and estranged by members of my family. Here Sherine explains why I have been estranged and confirms that in light of what has happened this is coercive and controlling behaviour. The idea of my broadcast is for others to speak out about their stories. So I hope that my experience can help someone who maybe experiencing the same thing.