Moving on from an abusive relationship presents a huge challenge for survivors.
There are several ways we can help you through this journey.
Barriers to leaving a relationship
There can be many barriers to leaving a relationship, these are some of the reasons.
Click on the links below for further advice and the help available:
Indigo group programme
Salford Foundation’s Indigo programme supports women (aged 18+) living in Salford who are victims/survivors of domestic abuse, who are no longer in the relationship and safe.
Female survivors are supported throughout an 8 week awareness raising training programme delivered in a group at Salford Foundation’s Jill Rogerson Centre. Referrals can be submitted via a professional or you can self refer.
The programme supports women in moving on from an abusive relationship by developing insight and understanding into their own experiences of domestic abuse. The complex mechanics involved in emotional and psychological abuse, manipulation, coercion and controlling behaviour is emphasised. The course helps participants understand domestic abuse, build confidence, deal with triggers, and identify red flags in future relationships. Through group discussion, participants go through a process of validation by sharing their own personal experiences in a supportive and non-judgemental setting.
If you need help moving on from an abusive relationship, please visit the link for further information: Indigo Programme – Salford Foundation. If you have any queries about the programme please use our contact form below or email Indigo.referrals@salfordfoundation.org.uk. If you’re worried about your relationship, visit our “Get Help Now” page or get in touch with us.
Journaling
Journaling is a safe way to reflect on your thoughts and feelings you are experiencing. It can allow the spaces between healing and talking not feel so isolating.
Please see the link below for further information;
Self Care
Self-care can be different for each one of us and very personal. Learn how to care for yourself.
Please see the link below for further information;
Post Separation Abuse
Abuse doesn’t always end after separation. For eg they might,
block you from accessing bank accounts and credit cards,
use your credit cards to damage your credit score, not pay their debts toward you or your mutual debts, break or “lose” items you’ll need to replace (Eg, passports, children’s medication), refuse to pay necessary bills or pay them late, using your children to try to persuade you back into the relationship using the children to ‘spy’ on any new relationships you have.
Stalking and Harassment
Stalking and Harassment may start (or continue) after the relationship has ended. For eg, excessive phone calls, texting, turning up at work or at social occasions. Please see the link below for more information and the help which is available.
Survivors Handbook
The Survivors Handbook on the Women’s Aid website has lots of useful advice for leaving or for when you have left the relationship.
Safety Advice
There are several ways you can increase your safety physically and digitally.
Click the link below for further info.
Contact us
Talking to someone about how you feel can be the first step to getting the right support. If you live or work in Salford please get in touch.
