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As we prepare ourselves for physical distancing and self-isolation, we need to remember home is not always the safest place. For some in our community – job losses and insecure housing can mean that we are forced back to other homes with family or friends which can be highly conflictual and for others unsafe.

You may have heard of ‘gaslighting’, a term used to describe a form of emotional and psychological manipulation and abuse. Gaslighting can cause someone to question their own perception of events, their memory, their thoughts, and doubt their sanity.

The end of a relationship can occur in a mutual and respectful way. In many cases people choose to attend mediation, access counselling or use financial advice services to help them work out the best options for the future care of children or pets, and for help with dividing assets like housing, finances or other matters.