The Blog
A Visit from West Sussex's New High Sheriff: Philippa Gogarty
Today marked a special occasion at My Sisters’ House as we welcomed the newly appointed High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mrs. Philippa Gogarty. Her visit filled our hearts with excitement and anticipation for the positive impact she'll bring to our community.
Do you think the abuse ends with the relationship?
Domestic Abuse service manager Natalie busts the myths about abuse after the relationship ends.
Equity, not just equality
CEO Lucy Budge explains how #EmbracingEquity is at the heart of our work
Anxiety, running and me
For Jo, not being able to run can have a hugely negative impact on her wellbeing
It’s not ok
CEO LUCY BUDGE JOINS VOICES REMINDING US #ITSNOTOKAY DURING SEXUAL ABUSE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK 2023.
“You can’t run AND cry at the same time”
Jo gets to double figures, gets emotional and gets in the zone on week 5.
I’m running up that hill …
BLISTERS, GRUMPINESS AND TIME TO THINK. JO CONTEMPLATES THE MIXED BLESSINGS OF RUNNING.
For all my sisters who never made it home
During a hard week of training, Jo contemplates who she is running for and how keeping safe is always a consideration for a woman who runs.
“This is NOT fun!” - Training for a marathon
Our Chichester Service Manager Jo is running the Brighton Marathon in aid of MSH. We join her as she bravely (or foolishly) pulls on her running shoes and heads out into the rain.
#16DaysOfActivism – but what comes next?
Violence against women and girls may seem an overwhelming challenge, but even individuals can make a difference, says CEO Lucy Budge
Shocking reality of gender-based violence
Never an easy topic – with good reason - we must nevertheless remember the shocking number of women killed each year as a result of gender-based violence, says CEO Lucy Budge on White Ribbon Day 2022.
Giving support - with a smile!
IT’S A BUSY TIME AT MSH, AS WE WORK TO MEET INCREASING NEED AND CONTINUE TO GROW OUR TEAM.
CEO LUCY BUDGE CHECKS IN TO SHARE THE LATEST NEWS.
Meet Katie: A day in the life…
I have been in this role for 20 months, starting when lockdown hit. I felt honoured to be placed in this role as it is the window to our centre.
Meet Jodie: Part of our first Response Team
Jodie is part of what we have come to call our “First Response” team. You’ll find her in the corner of the big keyworker office, headset on, talking to women about what they need and what we can offer.
Helen: the woman with a foot in both camps.
Helen is another member of staff who joined us during lockdown, to help us to cope with the massive influx of women seeking our support.
Meet Jo: the welcoming face of My Sisters’ House
Jo is another member of staff who joined us during lockdown (and the third Jo on our team.)