5K Run For Domestic Abuse Awareness

As part of my college course we have to look into cases of dementia and how the patients are treated. As a result of this i have come across a LOT of mistreated individuals which lead to abusive relationships with their care workers, families and partners. This made me look into the millions of stories of abuse survivors / victims of men and women and some stories hit close to home. I was in a mentally abusive and highly toxic relationship, i was isolated from friends and family and didn’t have or wasn’t allowed much of a social life outside of the relationship and never until now, after hearing other people’s stories have i realised how toxic it was. Granted i was never physically hurt, but mentally, i was pretty messed up. This is not a sob story in the slightest cause months later i’m doing pretty good for myself. but i was lucky enough to have family and amazing friends to help me come out of this situation and i know that not many women are as lucky as me. I’ve decided i want to do my bit to help and raise awareness so here i am. 

More information about Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: We are a confidential, free, support and signposting service for anyone affected by Domestic Abuse. Our aim is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic abuse including those seeking help to change their behaviour. When you call us, our well-trained call takers will listen carefully and non-judgmentally to what you say before providing information appropriate to your particular situation. The decision as to what to do next remains with you.