In the conclusion of Natalie’s story, we hear more about her recovery journey, the groups she attended, the problems she has faced in finding help, as well as more about her current relationship.  Each time I hear stories of others a piece of me heals.  I definitely found that to be true with Natalie. I hope you find that to be true for yourself as well.

There are great resources available for women in the UK.  Natalie generously compiled a list of for those seeking help:

Domestic abuse help for woman

Welsh women’s aid https://www.welshwomensaid.org.uk

Womans aid UK https://www.womensaid.org.uk 

Abuse help For men

Men’s advice line https://mensadviceline.org.uk

For any gender

Live fear free helpline https://gov.wales/live-fear-free

National abuse helpline https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Safe line https://www.safeline.org.uk

Sexual assault / abuse help

Sexual Assault and Referral Centres https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/

The survivors trust https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org

New pathways http://www.newpathways.org.uk

NHS information and help line https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/

Addiction recovery support 

CAIS (the living room Cardiff and other centres in wales) https://www.cais.co.uk

24 hr Support 

The Samaritans 24hr support line https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/