real life

Some of the families we’ve helped are happy for us to share their stories, but would prefer to remain anonymous. Read their stories here:

Abi Blake

Abi Blake’s story first made the news in Summer 2019, when her abuser was released from prison after serving just six months of a three-year sentence.

My CWA supported Abi and Saskia-Lightburn Ritchie (our chief executive) joined her in calling for better support from the criminal justice system for domestic abuse victims:

You can read more about Abi’s story and her work with My CWA here:

“How a local charity helped me rebuild my life after years of domestic violence” [Cheshire Community Foundation July 2020]

“I didn't know it was abuse until I nearly died.” [BBC News, 4th February 2020]

Domestic abuse victim to go into hiding as ex freed after six months [The Guardian, 29th July 2019]

Say Something

Say Something – messages from survivors of domestic abuse for agencies that work with them.

This is Me

This is Me – messages from survivors of domestic abuse for agencies that work with them.

Poem | This Woman

This Woman – the heartfelt words of some of the survivors we’ve supported.

If you’re concerned about your own relationship, if you want to help a friend or relative or if you’re looking for more information about how to help children who have might be affected by domestic abuse, please take a look at our get help pages.

Contact us if you need to talk.