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Thread - I am so tired tonight. It's been a long day & a long week .... @BrightonHoveCC TECC cttee this eve was a tough one to try to address serious concerns about @riseuk decommissioning. Whilst assurances were made, it does present this saddening national trend to give away.. 
expert #domesticabuse services to the lowest generic bidder.I am deeply unhappy & traumatised about what this means for #Brighton survivors. I feel more low than councillors could ever imagine about future safeguarding issues & in ways someone who's not experienced being afraid
Of a partner in all its guises could understand. I am heartened by some steps taken to address a HQ for @riseuk & discussions around @mhclg £ for dedicated services. I thank @BrightonHoveCC councillors for debating these cross party & taking concerns seriously in light of this...
1. This week a teen mother's hope was raised.
Tonight her husband slaps her for not making dinner on time and she knows no one is coming to help her.
#WomenRiseUp #VoteNoOnKavanaugh
Tonight her husband slaps her for not making dinner on time and she knows no one is coming to help her.
#WomenRiseUp #VoteNoOnKavanaugh
2. This week a student watched #DrChristineBlaseyFord and gained inner strength to tell her truth about the teen boy who attacked her.
Tonight she sits in her bedroom crying and praying the pregnancy test she just purchased will be negative.
#WomenRiseUp #VoteNoOnKavanaugh
Tonight she sits in her bedroom crying and praying the pregnancy test she just purchased will be negative.
#WomenRiseUp #VoteNoOnKavanaugh
3. This week a woman packed her bags, and after 30 yrs, was finally leaving her abusive husband. For 30 yrs she wore long sleeves so no one would know.
Tonight, she unpacked her bags, and made plans to purchase more long sleeve shirts.
#WomenRiseUp #VoteNoOnKavanaugh
Tonight, she unpacked her bags, and made plans to purchase more long sleeve shirts.
#WomenRiseUp #VoteNoOnKavanaugh
