{"id":47531,"date":"2025-04-04T13:51:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/?page_id=47531"},"modified":"2025-05-09T13:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:29:52","slug":"how-can-i-help-over-time","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/how-can-i-help-over-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I help over time?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"47531\" class=\"elementor elementor-47531\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e46e1a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0e46e1a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57a6d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57a6d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>How can I help over <b>time?<\/b><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1a3f4e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a1a3f4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710afc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"710afc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>On this page:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/how-can-i-help-over-time\/#how\">How can I help over time?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eccdfa elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6eccdfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-687414c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"687414c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"how\">How can I help over time?<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may be in a situation where it feels like the domestic abuse has been happening for a long time, or you may be thinking that it is likely to go on for some time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Survivors often live with domestic abuse for months, or even years, or they\u202freturn to a relationship\u202fafter leaving. <strong>Many women try to leave or end a relationship with an abuser 5 or 6 times before they end the relationship forever<\/strong>. Every situation is different, but there can be similarities between people\u2019s experiences. The support you can offer will depend on whether the survivor is\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-decided-to-stay\/\">staying in the relationship<\/a>\u202ffor now, or whether they are thinking about, or taking steps, towards\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-decided-to-leave\/\">leaving or ending the relationship<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even after a relationship with an abuser has ended, you may notice that some effects and\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/what-is-domestic-abuse\/the-impact-of-domestic-abuse\/\">impacts\u202fof the domestic abuse<\/a> continue.\u00a0 On top of recovering from the ongoing impacts of abuse, it is common for abuse to continue post-separation. Abusers frequently use legal proceedings (including divorce and child contact) to continue to control survivors. For example, if there are family court proceedings, an abuser may attempt to influence the views of professionals involved and undermine the parenting skills of the survivor. It may be difficult for your friend, family member, neighbour, or colleague to say that they are struggling after the relationship has ended. They can find information about support after leaving in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/the-survivors-handbook\/ive-left-and-i-need-support\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Survivor\u2019s Handbook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and they can join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/survivorsforum.womensaid.org.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Survivors\u2019 Forum<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to connect with other survivors to share experiences and support one another.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7b37b8 elementor-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f7b37b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/the-survivors-handbook\/\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Survivor\u2019s Handbook \">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/the-survivors-handbook\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSurvivor\u2019s Handbook \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse, with guidance on seeking support and reaching safety. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50fe5f5 elementor-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"50fe5f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/survivorsforum.womensaid.org.uk\/\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Survivors\u2019 Forum\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/survivorsforum.womensaid.org.uk\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSurvivors\u2019 Forum\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSurvivors of abuse can speak with other women in our supportive community of domestic abuse survivors on our Survivors\u2019 Forum. It\u2019s a safe, anonymous, space for women (over 18) who have been affected by domestic abuse to share their experiences and support one another. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39c4b6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39c4b6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the best things you can do to help someone over time is to\u202fkeep &#8216;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-told-me-whats-happening\/#responding\/\">the channels of communication open<\/a>&#8216; <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">and occasionally ask some\u202fgentle questions\u202fabout what is happening.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">But we also know from speaking with friends, family members, neighbours, and colleagues that providing support over months or years can be hard. It can be difficult\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/looking-after-yourself\/\">coping with what you have seen and heard<\/a>, and you may experience\u202fimpacts\u202fyourself. It is really important that you\u202flook after yourself\u202f\u2013 if\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">you<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fremain OK, this will benefit the person you care about.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9a8289 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c9a8289\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feee8ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"feee8ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What does long term support look like? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In lots of ways, offering help over time is about doing the same things you have already been doing \u2013\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/should-i-be-worried\/#notice\">noticing<\/a>,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/about-domestic-abuse\/\">learning about domestic abuse<\/a>,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/how-can-i-offer-support\/#whatcanIdo\">asking gentle questions<\/a>,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-told-me-whats-happening\/#listening\">listening well<\/a>,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-told-me-whats-happening\/#responding\">responding well<\/a>,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-told-me-whats-happening\/#doing\">signposting,\u202frecording,\u202fthinking about safety, and\u202foffering practical help<\/a>\u202f\u2013 long term. This does need patience and perseverance, but survivors of domestic abuse have told us that it was really helpful when a person close to them \u2018<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">stuck around<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018\u00a0 and continued to be kind and supportive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Showing that you care, and are interested in the person, is often about asking very open and general supportive questions, for example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How are you doing at the moment?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You don\u2019t seem yourself, are you alright?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is there anything I can do to help?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You do not necessarily need to ask or talk about the abuse, or about the relationship, all of the time. In fact, if the person is\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/why-havent-they-told-me\/\">hiding the abuse<\/a>, or\u202fdoes not recognise\u202fthe behaviours as harmful or abusive, they may struggle to connect with you, if that is all you ask and talk about.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Survivors have told us about the value of regular interactions with the people they know. For example, going out for a coffee and chatting about usual things, or doing an activity (walking, swimming, knitting, rock climbing\u2026) together. These everyday contacts can help someone to see a life beyond the abuse they are experiencing, to develop trust in the people who might help them, and to increase their confidence and self-esteem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even if you do not live near to the person you are supporting, or if their freedom to leave the house is limited by the abuser, you may still be able to stay in touch and to connect. Sometimes an abuser <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/what-is-domestic-abuse\/cover-your-tracks-online\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">may monitor someone\u2019s devices or accounts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> but you could ask what they need and which platforms are best\/safest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is important to remember that staying in touch in these ways may not be possible, or even safe, for a survivor. If the person seems unwilling to be in touch, they may still\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">want<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fto see you or to speak to you, but it may be difficult or\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/how-dangerous-is-domestic-abuse\/\">dangerous<\/a>\u202ffor them to do so. Friends, family members, neighbours, and colleagues tell us about the \u2018<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">creative<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018 ways they have found to stay in touch, and to be aware of what is happening. For example, sometimes people look at a survivor\u2019s social media account (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to check whether she is posting anything, and to see if the posts give any information about how she is doing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some people stay in touch through another person (for example, if the abuser will not let the survivor see you, but will let them see someone else that you know and trust). And sometimes, people use events and opportunities, like birthdays, to be in touch in a very general way. This type of contact lets the survivor know that you care, and that you are still there for them, without letting the abuser know that you are worried about what is happening in the relationship.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is about<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fbalance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fin your communication, because\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">not\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">talking about what is happening, and about your concerns, can also be unhelpful. So, a mix of\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/how-can-i-offer-support\/#whatcanIdo\">asking gentle questions\u202f<\/a>about how the person is doing, and whether there is anything you can do to support them, and also generally staying in touch, so the person knows you are there for them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sometimes survivors <a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-decided-to-leave\/\">leave or end a relationship<\/a> with an abuser because things get worse, are harder to deal with, or because of a\u202fparticular event or \u2018trigger\u2019. People are also more likely to leave if they are sure they will get support from other people, especially the people around them. Offering help and support, kindness and care, in a reliable way, will help the person to trust you, and to accept your offer of support when they are ready.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can I help a survivor to recover from the long-term impacts of abuse? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the questions that we are asked is how to help a survivor recover from <a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/what-is-domestic-abuse\/the-impact-of-domestic-abuse\/\">the impacts of their experiences<\/a>. Experiencing domestic abuse can affect all parts of someone\u2019s life, including impacts on their\u202fphysical health,\u202femotional and mental health,\u202frelationships, and\u202ffinances. Domestic abuse can also cause\u202fpost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\u202f\u2013 high levels of anxiety caused by very traumatic events. Children and teenagers can also experience a\u202frange of impacts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The effects of domestic abuse, on survivors, can last for a few months, a few years, or may continue throughout their lives. This includes both adults and children; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/what-we-do\/i-work-with-survivors\/information-for-adults-concerned-about-children-and-young-people\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">children are legally acknowledged as survivors in their own right<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Children can experience abuse and be affected by it in a number of ways. You can learn more about this in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/the-survivors-handbook\/i-feel-trapped\/#howcanikeepmychildrensafe\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Survivor\u2019s Handbook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. But many survivors do recover, thrive, and flourish, even when some of the impacts continue for quite a long time. The help and support that you give, over time, can be a really important part of this recovery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Two helpful things you can do to support someone as they recover after domestic abuse, are: (1) continue to\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">be there<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202ffor the person, offering kindness and care, and (2) signpost them to organisations that can support them. Sometimes it can be helpful for the support to come from someone independent, who is not connected with the situation, or from an organisation that specialises in offering this kind of expert\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/useful-links\/\">emotional support<\/a>. You can learn more about accessing support after leaving in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/the-survivors-handbook\/ive-left-and-i-need-support\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Survivor\u2019s Handbook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. They may find it helpful to have a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bloom.chayn.co\/courses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bloom<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. They have free online courses that cover topics such as recovering from abuse and healing from sexual trauma. These can be completed in the survivor\u2019s own time and pace.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">They can <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">also <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/survivorsforum.womensaid.org.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Survivors\u2019 Forum<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to connect with other survivors to share experiences and support one another<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">What you\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">can<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fdo is continue to\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-told-me-whats-happening\/#listening\">listen well<\/a>\u202fand\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/theyve-told-me-whats-happening\/#responding\">respond well<\/a>, and also\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/looking-after-yourself\/\">look after yourself<\/a>. Listening over a long period of time can be hard, and you may need some\u202fsupport yourself\u202fto deal with all that you have heard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139765237 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139765237 BCX8\">Some people worry that continuing to talk about the domestic abuse, once the person is safe, may be unhelpful, because they think it will remind the survivor about their past experiences. Everyone is different, and each person copes in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139765237 BCX8\">different ways<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139765237 BCX8\"> at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139765237 BCX8\">different times<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139765237 BCX8\">. Our advice is to be honest with the survivor, and to let her know that you are not sure what would be most helpful. Let her know that the control is hers \u2013 agree that if you start talking together about the abuse or the relationship, and she does not want to continue, that she can ask you to stop, without giving a reason, and that you will stop.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW139765237 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180827280 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180827280 BCX8\">Domestic abuse also effects people\u2019s self-esteem, and their sense of self-worth, so anything you can say or do to help rebuild these will be helpful. For example, telling the person what you like about them, or giving them a compliment about something they have done. Sometimes doing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180827280 BCX8\">a new activity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180827280 BCX8\">, especially if you do it together, can also help to increase the person\u2019s confidence in their own abilities.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW180827280 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\">Friends, family members, neighbours, and colleagues often tell us that <a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/looking-after-yourself\/\">they feel a\u202f<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/looking-after-yourself\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestRefresh CommentHighlightRest SCXW23584923 BCX8\">great responsibility<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW23584923 BCX8\">\u202fto \u2018<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW23584923 BCX8\">get it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightRest SCXW23584923 BCX8\">right<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightRest SCXW23584923 BCX8\">\u2018 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightPipeRestRefresh SCXW23584923 BCX8\">as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\"> they try to help, particularly if the abuse, or the impacts of the abuse, continue over a long time. 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However, if you \u2018<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\">stick <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW23584923 BCX8\">around<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW23584923 BCX8\">\u2018<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\">, offer kindness and care, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\">ask<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\"> and listen to the survivor about what she wants and needs, and\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/friends-and-family\/looking-after-yourself\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestRefresh CommentHighlightRest SCXW23584923 BCX8\">look after yourself<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestRefresh SCXW23584923 BCX8\">, you will be a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW23584923 BCX8\">really useful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23584923 BCX8\"> support.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW23584923 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u202flook after\u202f<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">yourself<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you will be in a better position to help someone who is experiencing domestic abuse.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The greatest gifts you can give a survivor (both short-term and long-term) are kindness, patience, and regular reminders that you are there for them.<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can I help over time? 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