In the UK, one in four women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. This means almost everyone reading this will know someone affected. For me, it’s not just a statistic. I work with these women every day, residents for whom domestic abuse is a relentless, daily reality.

Mine is not a desk job. I spend my days checking on residents, talking through safety plans, installing security measures, and advocating for women at risk.

I’m not just a domestic abuse and child protection coordinator. I’m a taxi driver. I’m a furniture builder. I’m even a pet funeral celebrant. If a resident needs help saying a final goodbye to her rabbit or assembling a flat-pack table, I’m there. My mantra is simple: if I can help, I will.