Small things are always worth celebrating. It’s the multiple small things that lead or turn into big things. It could be leaving a toxic relationship. That takes a lot of courage and should be celebrated. It could be you got a job and can earn money for yourself. It could be you’ve managed on your own for a whole day. It could be a range of things. Let me know what your small thing for the day is.

For most people Friday’s a good day, it’s the end of the working week, you get 2 days off to do what you want- or do nothing. For those in an abusive relationship Fridays may be bitter sweet - it’s the end of the week but this could also mean being at home for 2 whole days with your abusive partner, with no reprieve. Walking on eggshells so as not to risk setting them off, only for them to go off anyway. Waiting and anticipating, being on high alert the whole time- how does that affect your sleep? Many people like to have a drink over the weekend, this can make the abuse worse. It’s hard when you’re at work and other people are talking about what they’re doing over the weekend, they might be excited about a particular event and all you feel is dread and anxiety. Is there someone at work you can confide in? Sometimes telling someone is better than holding it in. For me, my workplace became my sanctuary. I used to keep stuff there like information on places that could help me if and when I needed. Applications for rentals, and things like that. If you will be home with an abusive partner over the weekend, please stay safe. Have an escape plan. Have somewhere to go in the middle of the night if things turn bad. Call your local emergency services if you need to.

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