Domestic abuse affects 1 in 4 women across Northern Ireland.  As a midwife working in NI, it is important to highlight that pregnancy has been identified as a high risk period when domestic abuse is triggered or existing abuse intensifies. Women's Aid supports women and children to escape abuse.  They assist women to improve their lives by providing confidential support, information and emergency accommodation for survivors ensuring their voices are heard. 

I am running my second marathon of 2023. Dublin marathon on 29th Oct 2023.  I have alrealy complete the gruelling  London Marathon 2023 which took place 23rd April. I am running for Belfast and Lisburn Women's Aid (BLWA) to support the victims of domestic abuse. 

Please help me continue this mission to eliminate domestic abuse from our society and challenge the attitudes and behaviours that sustains this abuse - too many women have lost their lives - even a small donation will support this cause. #shewasonlyathome