Domestic abuse support in Portugal
For people experiencing or leaving abuse at home. Your safety comes first. Talk with people in Portugal who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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From people who came through it
“If you've just found this place, I was where you are nearly four years ago. The worst part was still loving him which confuses me. These days I mostly feel like me. It comes back so slowly you don't notice until one day you do. Hang on.”
Javi S · been through domestic abuse“When I was in the refuge I thought I'd never feel normal again. The first few weeks are the hardest. You don't have to have it all figured out. Just get through today. And if you can't, get through the next hour. That's enough. I still have bad days but they're not every day anymore. You will laugh again. I promise.”
Bo O · been through domestic abuse“If you've just found this place, I was in the same place this time last year. For me, left with two bags and the kids. This year I did a 5k, slowly. The bad days get further apart. You're not on your own.”
autumn.chai58 · been through domestic abuse“Please be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder so the helpline helped me plan how to leave. I didn't know they did that, and talk to someone, even if it's just in here.”
bikeslow04 · been through domestic abuse