These Haunting Posters Break the Silence on Disabled Women with Abusive Partners

November 21, 2015 / Women's Aid UK

(Content Warning: Intimate partner violence, rape, abuse)

When you think of a survivor of intimate partner violence, does a certain type of person come to mind?

We know that intimate partner violence can affect people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and physical abilities. But many people’s voices get left out of our conversations on IPV – including disabled women’s.

These posters from Women’s Aid UK helps break that silence. They show how intimate partner violence can show up in disabled women’s lives, and how the cycle of violence is allowed to continue because of society’s ableist structures and misconceptions.

But they also offer hope – the reminder that support is available if you or someone you know is being abused, and you’re not alone.

With Love,
The Editors at Everyday Feminism

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Poster 1

Text: “People pity him because he is taking care of you… people are reluctant to criticise this saint or to think he could be doing these terrible things.” – Disabled survivor of domestic violence

Disabled women and domestic violence – it’s time to take action.

Leaving an abusive relationship is difficult enough – it’s even harder if you are a disabled woman – especially if your abuser is also your carer.

There is help and support available: Go to www.womensaid.org.uk for the Women’s Aid Survivor’s Handbook, available in 11 languages and audio version, as well as the UK Domestic Abuse Directory.

www.womensaid.org.uk/disability. Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247.

Poster 2

Text: He takes me shopping
then takes my money

He takes me to the doctor
then denies me medication

He helps me to bed
then he rapes me

He tells me he loves me
and that no-one else would

Disabled women and domestic violence – it’s time to take action.

Leaving an abusive relationship is difficult enough – it’s even harder if you are a disabled woman – especially if your abuser is also your carer.

There is help and support available: go to www.womensaid.org.uk for the Women’s Aid Survivor’s Handbook, available in 11 languages and audio version, as well as the UK Domestic Abuse Directory.

www.womensaid.org.uk/disability. Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247.

For anyone who might need it, some domestic violence and intimate partner violence resources include: