Talking to your children about leaving an abusive relationship can be especially difficult. If your child has witnessed or been involved in the abuse, they may need support to heal from what they’ve experienced.
If your child hasn’t seen the abuse firsthand, you might be unsure about what to tell them and how it will impact their relationship with their other parent.
Here are some specialist organizations that provide support for children and parents affected by domestic abuse:
- Childline – confidential support, counselling and information for children and young people by phone, webchat and email.
- NSPCC – helping children and their parents move on from abuse. They have local services for children.
- Young Minds – has a guide on what to do if your child has seen or experienced domestic abuse – and you can call 0808 802 5544 if you’re worried about your child.