First Dates 40’s

Single for the first time. Navigating life post abusive relationship. Learning that dating apps are a whole new world that I would prefer not to visit. 😢 ❤️ 😂

[S the warrior queen @MrssDragonfly]

This is #narcissisticabuse

[First Dates 40’s @40dates1]

All these happened to me yet still I will need to give my savings to him in the divorce settlement. If he had hit me, maybe things would be different…

[Improving Life for Tomorrow @ImprovingFor]

In honor of Domestic Violence awareness month and bc this is the only place I have the guts to post this. I wanted to share.
This was my life until a year ago. It happens more than the world acknowledges and it's terrifying. But I dont have to stay silent anymore. #free #nomore

[First Dates 40’s @40dates1]

@ImprovingFor This was exactly my life. I’m now finding out that the divorce courts will rule in his favour because he didn’t hit me. The financial abuse continue after separation.😢

[Veronica Welsh Teacher @Welshveronica12]

One of the easiest RED FLAGS to spot when dealing with a narcissist is ............

The snigger.

And if you protest you get the

"What's wrong with you? You are soooo sensitive!"

[First Dates 40’s @40dates1]

Top tips for keeping calm whilst divorcing a narcissist. I’m not sure I can make it through without having a breakdown. When does the abuse stop?😢😠#divorce #narcissisticabuse #MaybeHeDoesntHitYou

[First Dates 40’s @40dates1]

@LouiseHowitt92 You are amazing for being a voice for Sophie. As someone who experienced ‘rough sex’ with my first Tinder match (aged 46), I cannot imagine how teenagers would be able to find the courage to say stop. It’s is shocking how porn has normalized this abuse.

[Gemma Aitchison (BA hons, MSc, PGCE) @gemma_brett]

No one seems to have suggested that politicians flag down a bus driver or install a tracking app... Such a difference in the approach to addressing the risk to life 🤔

[nia @nia_endingVAWG]

The 81 women killed in 28 weeks | Femicide | The Guardian. Thank you to ⁦@K_IngalaSmith⁩ ⁦@CountDeadWomen⁩ for this crucial work. https://t.co/QgZ37GQE85

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

Women deserve to feel safe and free from fear. Requirements for women to change their behaviour is not the solution, we need to change the culture that allows violence against women and children to fester. https://t.co/qzxJHgKVWN

[First Dates 40’s @40dates1]

Had no idea there are so many married men (and women) on dating apps. Frustrating if you are actually looking for partner. Probably very sad for you if they are already your partner. #dating #Tinder #married #Bumble

[OnTheWomanQuestion @OnTheWomanQ]

Gabby Petito's case is a stark reminder that abusive men will often accuse their victim of being the abusive partner — for example where the victim acts in self defence.

[OnTheWomanQuestion @OnTheWomanQ]

Sadly, those of us who are familiar with the pattern of domestic violence knew that there was no happy ending to the Gabby Petito case. THREAD

[Jennifer @halfhaunted]

1 out every 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. I was that 1. This isn't #missingwhitewomansyndrome it is #ItCouldHaveBeenMe syndrome. Find #BrianLaundrie Justice for #GabbyPetito

[First Dates 40’s @40dates1]

Leaving an abusive relationship takes more strength than many people have. Leaving in Gabby’s circumstances is almost impossible, especially aged only 22 and with dreams of the perfect life portrayed via social media. #GabbyPetito #DomesticViolence #DomesticAbuse #BrianLaundrie