Mum referred to us due to domestic abuse. Suffering with her mental health, isolation and caring for a child with autism. Partner had controlling behaviour, allowing her no friends or free movement and even controlled what food she ate. Their finances became so bad that she was eventually allowed to work albeit monitored whilst the child was at nursery. Dad would never look after the child. The abuse increased to such a level of manipulation, rape and emotional abuse that it was no longer safe for mum and child to stay. Home-Start Wessex supported her through this time and the transition to a refuge where we are continuing support as this situation has resulted in very poor mental health.