Restart South Tyneside

10/10/2026

09/10/2026

💜 Weekend Reminder from Restart 💜

As we head into the weekend, we'd like to wish everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful couple of days.

While the Restart team will be taking a short break and our service will be closed over the weekend, please remember that support is still available if you need it.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

In an emergency, always call 999.

If you've reached out to us this week, don't worry, we'll be back on Monday ready to pick up where we left off and continue supporting you.

Until then, be kind to yourself, take things one step at a time, and remember that you are not alone. 💜

Have a gentle and safe weekend from all of us at Restart

25/09/2026

How Friends and Family Can Help

💜 Someone experiencing post-separation abuse may need support long after a relationship has ended.

You can help by:
✓ Listening without judgement
✓ Believing what they tell you
✓ Avoiding questions such as "Why don't you just ignore them?"
✓ Helping them access practical and emotional support
✓ Understanding that abuse doesn't always stop after separation

A supportive conversation can make a significant difference.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or post-separation abuse, Restart Integrated Domestic Abuse Service can help.

[email protected] / 0800 254 5087 / 07977 595 910

💜 Confidential support for adults, children and young people across South Tyneside.

25/09/2026

"I thought once I left, it would finally be over."

"The hardest part wasn't leaving. It was realising the abuse didn't stop when the relationship ended. The messages, the accusations, the court applications, the constant feeling that I was still being watched and controlled. I kept being told to move on, but it felt impossible because the abuse was still happening."

Post-separation abuse is a reality for many survivors.
It can involve:
▪ Harassment and unwanted contact
▪ Using children to maintain control
▪ Stalking and monitoring
▪ Financial abuse
▪ Misuse of legal processes
▪ Online abuse and intimidation

For many survivors, leaving is not the end of the abuse. It is the beginning of a new journey towards safety, recovery and freedom.

💜 If this sounds familiar, please know:
• You are not imagining it.
• It is not your fault.
• You deserve to be believed.
• Support is available.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or post-separation abuse, Restart Integrated Domestic Abuse Service can help.

[email protected] / 0800 254 5087 / 07977 595 910

💜 Confidential support for adults, children and young people across South Tyneside.