Her partner hit her for the last time in November 2006, when he slapped her, splitting her lip open as she held their ten month old daughter in her arms.
Survivor of domestic abuse, Samantha Billingham set up her own support group in May 2009.
SODA, which raises awareness reduces isolation and supports others who have experienced domestic abuse, offers online and one to one support.
“I just want to be the support I never had”, says 41 year old mother of one.
My online support group is a safe haven for survivors to come together without judgment.
SODA now offers a safe space where victims of domestic abuse can come to gather their thoughts, make a phone call or have a glass of water.
We focus on life after abuse and support survivors journey from isolation to independence.
Domestic abuse is about power and control not physical violence alone and we raise awareness on this through campaigns such as MTAB (More Than a Bruise).
Domestic abuse knows no boundaries. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse at some point during their lifetime.
SODA supports anyone who needs support, without having to fit a criteria, be put on a waiting list or only supported depending on their post code.
SODA, here when you need us.
