Posts in the "28Th%20November%202017" category
"My daughter’s third birthday was the following day, and I discharged myself from hospital to help her blow out her candles" - Jessica
Posted on November 28, 2017
As part of our Women's Voices campaign, Jessica writes about her experience of domestic abuse, surviving emotional and physical abuse and the life changing support from Women's Aid.
I can’t believe I stayed with Jonathan for so long. Even more so than the physical violence, the mental element was the worst. Definitely. You get stripped apart by the mental torture. Having three kids by myself now is hard, but it’s easier than when I was with him. They are happy and safe, which is what they deserve. I have normal worries now, just the same as everyone else. I have a great life.
Permanent link | Categories: Women's Voices 2017 • Day 4 • 28th November 2017
Day 4: One in Five women experience some form of domestic abuse in Ireland
Posted on November 28, 2017
One in Five Women in Ireland will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime. Domestic abuse can affect any woman and can happen in any home. This means that every day in Ireland, women are beaten, hospitalised and can have ongoing and long-term physical and mental health issues. Every day, women are raped, sexually abused and have no freedom to negotiate a safe and respectful sexual relationship. Women are isolated from supports and from family and friends, and emotional abuse often means that women are trapped in their own home by those closest to them.
Permanent link | Categories: 16 Facts for 16 Days • 28th November 2017 • Day 4