Kim Fulton

Anyone who has experienced domestic abuse in any form can reach out for help regardless of age, gender or identity. One significant difference in supporting older people with domestic abuse, if the likelihood that they will continue to remain connected to their perpetrator through family ties.  At West Wales Domestic Abuse Service, we can provide … Read more

Physical distance after separation or divorce means that emotional abuse tends to be more common than physical abuse.  In some cases, perpetrators will begin abusing their ex-partner after separation, even if abuse has not been a feature of the relationship. It can have long-term effects leading to trust issues and mental health problems such as … Read more

Post separation abase can take many different forms; – Economic Abuse: This can involve withholding child support, hiding assets, or damaging the victim’s credit score. The abuser’s goal is to maintain control over the victim’s financial resources, thereby limiting their ability to move on and establish independence. Legal and Administrative Abuse: Abusers may use the … Read more

Understanding the personality of the perpetrator can provide some insights on the motivation behind their behaviours.  Most perpetrators who engage with post-separation abuse have anarchistic personality, possessive/obsessive personality or antisocial personality traits.  In general terms they may lack of empathy, exhibit anti-social behaviours and generally lack regard for the rights of others and the law. … Read more

Many people assume that leaving an abusive relationship means that the abuse will also end.  In some cases, people can break free from a relationship and start a new life without any further interference from their perpetrator.  However, this is not the case, for everyone.  Leaving an abusive relationship can be a dangerous time and … Read more