Hey Jack366,
Thank you so much for your openness and strength in sharing this here. Family violence is never okay, and you deserve support. It sounds like this is a new experience for you and it can feel really overwhelming and scary.
We’d recommend reaching out to 1800RESPECT to get support with this. You can contact them on 1800 737 732 and they also have webchat here. They are experts in supporting people who are experiencing abuse and will listen in a kind, understanding and non-judgmental way. You are also more than welcome to contact the Beyond Blue Support Service, too. The Beyond Blue counsellors are available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or online, here.
If you are ever worried about your immediate safety, please do not hesitate to call 000. Your wellbeing is extremely important.
We’re sure we’ll hear from our lovely, supportive community soon. In the meantime, here’s a few things you might like to look at:
Blue Knot’s advice on self-care for survivors of trauma and abuse
1800 RESPECT’s advice on safety planning: thinking about things you can do to be safer while you’re ...
We are here to support you and you are not alone. Please feel free to give us any updates on how things are going. Take good care of yourself 💙
Kind regards,
Sophie M
