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Refuge : Have you experienced domestic violence while pregnant?

For many women pregnancy is a time of happiness and anticipation. But that isn't the case for every pregnant woman. Many women experience domestic violence during pregnancy.

Refuge is looking for women to share their stories. It is one of the most powerful ways of helping us educate people about domestic violence and reach out to women who may be living in the same situation. To tell them that they are not alone, that the abuse if not their fault and that Refuge can help them and protect their unborn child.

We regularly work with newspapers, magazines and daytime TV programmes such as GMTV and This Morning to promote Refuge's work and are always looking for women who would be able to share their own personal experience of domestic violence.

You wont have to be identified and if you request anonymity, we will work with you to ensure that your identity is protected. If you have been successful in obtaining a criminal conviction against your abuser, you can tell your story and by being photographed or appearing on TV you can help us tell others that there is nothing to be ashamed of and that the violence is not their fault. It will also help people understand that domestic violence is a serious crime which must not be tolerated.

If you would like to hear more about how we work with women who want to share their story please get in touch. We would be happy to answer any of your questions.

If you would like to read about some of the women who have shared their story with Refuge please go to here http://www.refuge.org.uk/page_l1-2_l2-182_.htm

If you would like to share your story and support Refuge's work please email catherine_cullen@refuge.org.uk or telephone 020 7395 7744.