Ruth has endured two violent relationships and since leaving her last relationship she has worked with Women’s Aid to raise awareness and hoping to change things for other women in abusive relationships. She has written a play called No More, training Norfolk police and healthcare professionals and magistrates on how domestic violence can present and often how it doesn’t present.
She has been awarded by the High Sheriff of Norfolk for her services.
Ruth is now unfortunately battling the biggest evil of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy and is joining us today from her home whilst she is in lockdown and where she is taking the time to write her first novel.
If you are affected by this issue these are some great signposts:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse/
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/what-is-domestic-abuse/