Welcome to Lotus Families: one-to-one & group support for women affected by domestic abuse
Lotus Families is a small, women-centred charity based in East Sussex, dedicated to the prevention of abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG), and supporting survivors on their journey to long-term recovery. For 30 years, we have specialised in working with women and their children, delivering trauma-informed services through a team that includes practitioners with lived experience of domestic abuse.
We provide holistic, specialist support through both one-to-one and group based recovery programmes. Our approach focuses on early intervention, prevention and empowering women to rebuild their lives, strengthen resilience and create safer, healthier futures for themselves and their families.
Our mission is to break cycles of abuse and foster a society free from violence. We achieve this by offering trauma-informed prevention, recovery, advocacy, and education for women, children, and families.
We envision a world where women, children, and families can create resilient, abuse-free futures, living safely, with dignity, self-determination, and hope.
Our Services
We run various group and one-to-one services, online and in person. We're here to help you find the best way forward for you. Our services are designed with your well-being in mind.
We can also connect you with other services. Our team includes friendly dedicated specialists and trained peer supporters who are here to support you every step of the way.
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If someone tells you they are experiencing domestic abuse, you do not need to have all the answers. Listen without judgement. Believe them. Avoid pressuring them to make decisions before they are ready. A compassionate conversation can help someone feel less alone.
You could let them knowRead more about us and our groups: https://lotus-families.org.uk/getting-help/
#lotusfamilies
If someone tells you they are experiencing domestic abuse, you do not need to have all the answers. Listen without judgement. Believe them. Avoid pressuring them to make decisions before they are ready. A compassionate conversation can help someone feel less alone.
You could let them knowRead more about us and our groups: https://lotus-families.org.uk/getting-help/
#lotusfamilies
Children do not have to witness an incident of domestic abuse directly to be affected by it. Living with fear, tension or uncertainty can affect their wellbeing. Supporting families to rebuild stability, confidence and trust is an important part of recovery.
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Children do not have to witness an incident of domestic abuse directly to be affected by it. Living with fear, tension or uncertainty can affect their wellbeing. Supporting families to rebuild stability, confidence and trust is an important part of recovery.
#lotusfamilies
Domestic abuse is not always something you can see. It can include constant criticism, financial control, isolation from friends or fear of someone’s reaction. Recognising these behaviours matters.
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Domestic abuse is not always something you can see. It can include constant criticism, financial control, isolation from friends or fear of someone’s reaction. Recognising these behaviours matters.
#lotusfamilies
As the seasons change, we are reminded that progress does not always happen quickly or in a straight line. For those recovering from domestic abuse, even the smallest steps can be significant. At Lotus Families, we believe everyone deserves the time, understanding and support they need to move Read moreforward.
Read more: https://lotus-families.org.uk/getting-help/
#lotusfamilies
As the seasons change, we are reminded that progress does not always happen quickly or in a straight line. For those recovering from domestic abuse, even the smallest steps can be significant. At Lotus Families, we believe everyone deserves the time, understanding and support they need to move Read moreforward.
Read more: https://lotus-families.org.uk/getting-help/
#lotusfamilies
Thank you to everyone including Interventions Alliance who has supported Lotus Families through PayPal Giving Fund. We’ve just received a payment and really appreciate your generosity.
Your donations help us support women recovering from domestic abuse and parents experiencing abuse fromRead more their children across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
If you’d like to help, you can donate here: www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/3184228
You can also choose Lotus Families as your favourite charity on PayPal and look out for opportunities to give at checkout. Small donations really do add up.
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