Author: Vanessa Burton
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: October 2025
Everyone deserves to live in a home that is their sanctuary, free from violence and intimidation. Yet for millions of people around the world, home is a prison. The month of October is dedicated to raising awareness of the prevalence of domestic violence and to show support and solidarity with its victims. The global initiative…
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Co-parenting
If you’ve been in London recently, you will have noticed the large ad campaign by Amicable, a legal service that supports divorcing and separating couples to go their own way well, amicably. The idea is instead of each partner ‘lawyering up’, they work with the couple to calmly figure out the hot topics of finances…
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Grief Awareness Day 2024
National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th was developed to promote greater awareness and understanding of the multitude of ways in which people cope with loss, as well as to encourage a more open discussion about bereavement and the realities of grief. When I was asked to write an article for National Grief Awareness Day,…
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Valentine’s Day – love it or loathe it, here’s how to make it work for you
Love is in the air and as usual, it is hard to avoid the abundance of hearts and flowers on display at this time of year. For many people, Valentine’s Day is a moment to celebrate their relationship by exchanging gifts, planning a romantic dinner or a surprise. For others, it brings into sharp focus…