I Choose Freedom

We provide refuge and a path to freedom for survivors fleeing domestic abuse. As featured on Channel 4 Dispatches Safe at last: Inside a women's refuge

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Our CEO stood on the pitch of @fulhamfc to advocate for the end of domestic abuse, and the importance of refuge. We are excited to be able to share her full interview with you

Thank you Fulham FC for providing this incredible opportunity & for speaking out against domestic abuse

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How are your New Year's Resolutions going? Check out some of ours and please consider adding them to yours! Ending domestic abuse needs a society response, and we need every voice possible.

[Women's Aid @womensaid]

As Love Island All Stars returns, we are urging producers to prioritise the well-being of contestants & viewers by fostering a respectful environment & promoting healthy relationships. In past seasons we’ve seen manipulation, gaslighting & love bombing, which have harmful impacts

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🎉 OUR TOP 10 OF 2024 🎉
2024 was a year of milestones, and advocating harder than ever for the end of domestic abuse. Thank you to everyone who made these moments possible, and we will continue to empower and support survivors in any way we can!

[Rape Crisis England & Wales @RapeCrisisEandW]

If someone wants to take part in any kind of sexual activity with another person then they must get their consent. Every. Single. Time.

It doesn’t matter if they’ve been married to the other person for 50 years – if the other person doesn’t consent, it’s rape. And it's illegal.

[Stripey Stork @StripeyStork]

Thank you for all of your recent donations. Our team have taken stock of what we have and we have updated our wish list with the items that we need. https://t.co/Dk4ULYrMJR 𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀.

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We were blown by @Redgate_SF's donation! We were one of the beneficiaries of their annual charity quiz, and we are extremely grateful to all participants who made this possible & to Redgate for championing us!

We look forward to working with them over the next year

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06.04.25 - RUN THE BRIGHTON MARATHON FOR I CHOOSE FREEDOM

Looking to challenge yourself while helping to end domestic abuse? Raise funds for us by running the Brighton Marathon! Limited places available.

Contact: [email protected]

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Out with the old, in with equality!
🗑️Time for feminist 2025 cleaning.

Let's make #GenderEquality a reality for all.

#Beijing30

[Shadows of Control @shadows_control]

Victims don’t ‘tolerate’, ‘allow’, or ‘put up with’ abuse – they endure it to survive.

[Shadows of Control @shadows_control]

Abusers constantly change the rules. One day they want one thing, but when you deliver, it’s suddenly not enough. They move the goalposts so you’re always striving to meet impossible standards, feeling inadequate and off-balance, never able to satisfy them.

#CoerciveControl

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Our CEO bravely shared with @Channel4News how her abuser would use football as an excuse, and how detrimental it has been to her enjoyment of the sport.

Watch Emma explain how football clubs can help put an end to domestic abuse

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[I Choose Freedom @IChooseFreedom_]

Your partner disagreeing with you? Normal. Your partner belittling your emotions, and sulking? Not normal.

If you recognise any of this behaviour and want to talk, reach out to the national domestic abuse helpline

https://t.co/PAMJmc8Zib

[I Choose Freedom @IChooseFreedom_]

Watch our CEO speak to channel 4 about how her ex used football as an excuse to abuse #noexcuse

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

Domestic violence and football: ‘I still won’t watch a match’

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We received an incredible number of Christmas presents for our survivors in refuge & we are truly grateful. We can't make Christmas in refuge happen without your generosity, so thank you to everyone who donated to our Christmas Wish campaign
May 2025 bring everyone peace & power!

[Samaritans @samaritans]

You don’t need a 2024 highlight reel to be proud of yourself 💚

The small wins – like getting out of bed on a tough day, or opening up – matter just as much.

They’re proof of your resilience and worth celebrating. Share a 2024 win below 👇 We’re proud of every little victory.

[David Challen @David_Challen]

New UK tagging scheme tracks 16,400 domestic abusers post-release, helping enforce restraining orders. One survivor said her abuser was jailed after his tag showed he was nearby: “I felt so happy, even when the police officer came to tell me.”
https://t.co/BAfFhJbaD0

[Shadows of Control @shadows_control]

Leaving an abuser is just the first step; post-separation abuse is real and can take many dangerous forms. Know the signs 🚩

#coercivecontrol

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

The perpetrator is the only one to blame for abuse. If your partner makes you feel like it’s your fault, we’re here to remind you it isn’t.

If you need to talk our helpline team are here to listen call 24/7 for free on 0800 2000 247 or contact us online: https://t.co/zrOzNlp3hK