We provide transformative support and counselling to men, women, children and young people from our centre in Hertford, and train and support our partners to do the same.
Through the course of the year we also provide client-led groups including art therapy, jewellery making, bread making, cookery skills and a quilt making club.
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a time to pause, reflect, and open up conversations about something that affects us all,stress. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common part of life. While a small amount of stress can sometimes motivate us, ongoing or overwhelming stress can have a serious impact on both our mental…
Valentine’s Day can be complicated. Everywhere you look there are red roses, cards and declarations of love. But for many survivors of domestic abuse, this day doesn’t feel romantic. It may stir up grief, anger, loneliness or even shame, for those who are still healing. This Valentine’s Day, love doesn’t have to come from someone…
There’s something almost magical about watching a ball of yarn, a stack of paper, or a handful of beads transform into something meaningful. Crafting isn’t just a hobby; it’s a gentle, grounding practice that supports emotional wellbeing in ways many people don’t expect. There is even scientific evidence to support this. Whether it’s crochet, painting,…
As the year draws to a close, we wanted to reflect on the triumphs 2025 has had to offer for Future Living. As ever, we have been truly humbled by the support and generosity from everyone who has stood with us, from volunteers to donations. And of course, our clients who inspire us with…
To mark 16 Days of Action, we wanted to share the effects digital abuse can have on the victim. Digital abuse is not often spoken about but as our client describes, it can be another way for the perpetrator to gain control. One of our clients has agreed to share her story of digital abuse…..…
Every year, International Men’s Day asks us to reflect on men’s wellbeing — not just in terms of physical health, but emotional safety and lived experience. At Future Living, we work with men, women and children affected by domestic abuse, and one of the greatest challenges we still face is the silence surrounding male survivors.…
With winter approaching and Christmas just around the corner it can be a busy (and darker!) time of year. But unlike the changes other seasons bring, the winter months can be harder for many of us with darker skies and colder weather. The financial burden of the festive season can bring overwhelm. The ‘c’…
It is a saddening fact that 1 in 5 adults experience Domestic Abuse during their lifetime. This equates to: 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6-7 men. At Future Living Hertford, we have a bold mission – to make domestic abuse a thing of the past. How do we propose to do this? …
Jodie Hamby, a former client and now employee at Future Living Hertford shares her story of what inspires her to work for us and how she hopes her voice can help other survivors of domestic abuse. Jodie was received an award this year (pictured above) from Hertfordshire Constabulary for her involvement in the Domestic Abuse…
10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a day aimed at raising awareness about suicide and how it can be prevented. Suicide is often caused when someone feels there is no way out, their life may feel all too consuming or they may be struggling to cope in general. For a victim of domestic…
It’s been a quieter time for Future Living over the past month. As our summer programmes drew to a close, the team took a much needed break to recoup after a very busy period. We have returned ready and raring to go, full of excitement for what lies ahead over the coming months. We…
With our current Wise Guys Programme coming to an end in July, we wanted to hear from one of the participants on the programme about his experience and how he feels Wise Guys has helped him. Across the UK 712,000 men aged 16 years and over experienced domestic abuse in the last year (ONS 2024)…
