News, stories and blogs from the domestic abuse service annual 16 days campaign (25 November – 10 December).
COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service invites you to ‘Carry the bag, share the load’ in support of women of all walks of life who experience domestic abuse.
COPE Galway Marks 16 Days of Action on Violence against Women Read More »
Does your partner humiliate you with verbal abuse and put-downs? Do you have to account for the money you spend? Does your partner control what you do, where you go, who you see?
Three months on, I sleep better. The service helped me to see that it was my strength that has made me face up to this.
We’re Safe. We’re Going To Be Okay – Gillian’s Journey #5 Read More »
‘I want it to stop, I want to disappear’. With these words from Jake I decide to call again. I can’t bear his pain and my own.
I don’t know what happens next, I don’t know how to fix this – Gillian’s Journey #4 Read More »
‘I could not believe this was happening to me, it can’t be true, he loves me and I love him.’
This can’t be happening to me – Gillian’s Journey #3 Read More »
All abuse starts with control and can take the form of emotional, psychological, sexual, financial or physical abuse. None of it is ok – all of it is a crime.
I think I’m fine – but what about the kids? – Gillian’s Journey #2 Read More »
“As I listen to the radio, I go into a trance, hearing this woman talk about her relationship with her partner.
This isn’t abuse…is it? – Gillian’s Journey #1 Read More »
It is with the continued support of Galway’s business leaders that we can provide men, women and children with the support and advice they need to have a safe warm place to sleep”
COPE Galway marks annual 16 Days of Action on Violence against Women Read More »
When a man hurts or abuses a woman he is making a clear choice to do so – drunk or not.
He Only Hurts Me When He’s Been Drinking Read More »
When a father is a perpetrator of domestic violence, it will affect his parenting in a negative way.
Can He Be A Good Father if He’s Abusive To Me, His Partner? Read More »
