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November Facilitator Training
Last week it was our November Faciltator Training. We had a glorious week together. Some participants were from organisations that already run Own My Life courses, one of them told us, "A recent attendee shared she had been struggling with her mental health and was suicidal but made a commitment to herself she would attend each week and show up for herself. She confirmed the course has saved her life. There's no greater investment than that." 💗 Comments from participants a
Nov 122 min read


Own My Life Now Available in Polish!
We’re absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news — Own My Life is now available in Polish! Our life-changing course, which supports women to regain ownership of their lives after being subjected to abuse, can now reach even more women through this beautiful new translation. Polish journal ( Moja Historia Należy Do Mnie) This incredible project includes all thirty of our exclusive videos , which unpack complex trauma concepts and explore the realities women face in soci
Nov 92 min read


Unlocq Her: A Leadership Journey for Women, by Women
Emma Chandler is here to tell everyone about a very exciting upcoming project from Own My Life Workplace! Read on to learn more! A new era of leadership starts with self-efficacy. It’s taken me over a decade of coaching leaders at every level to realise one truth: when a woman leads with self-belief, everything shifts, for her, her team, and the culture around her. I’ve coached women stepping into their first managerial role with shaky confidence and brilliant potential. I’v
Nov 73 min read


Celebrating Connection, Growth, and JOY – Our 2024/25 Annual Report
As the seasons turn and we find ourselves already halfway through another vibrant and busy year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything we’ve achieved together in 2024/25. It’s with full hearts and deep gratitude that we share our Annual Report for the period April 2024 to March 2025. This past year has been one of beautiful connections, inspiring growth, and powerful collaboration. Our work is governed by The Women's Liberation Collective and as a charity rooted in f
Oct 222 min read


October Facilitator training
Participants from our October training Last week we had another amazing facilitator training event. Look at all these wonderful faces! Trainees told us the following things about our training and the Own My Life course: ❤️🔥 This is the first training course that I never wanted to end. ❤️🔥 😆 The training is brilliant, very engaging, I didnt get sleepy as I normally would, lol. 😆 🏆 It is very heavy and hard hitting but is the most amazing training I have ever been on.
Oct 132 min read


Notes from a Founding Trustee of the Amazing Women’s Liberation Collective
At our charity's AGM yesterday, we said goodbye to our last first Trustee, Irene Hayes. We are indebted to Irene for all she has done...
Oct 103 min read


A Beautiful Celebration: Launching Easy Read Materials for Learning Disabled and Autistic Women
Natalie Collins, CAP staff and Easy Read Content Advisors Yesterday, we had the absolute joy of celebrating something truly special: the...
Oct 23 min read


Falkirk Launch of Our Easy Read Materials
This week, Own My Life is proud to be in Falkirk to officially launch a powerful new resource; our easy read materials , developed in...
Sep 302 min read


Validate. Regulate. Celebrate!
A month on from the European Conference on Domestic Violence (ECDV) and I remain reflective about where we find ourselves in efforts to...
Sep 295 min read


COMING SOON! The Own My Life Podcast: Stories of Hope, Change and Courage
In February, we were delighted to receive funding from the Community Foundation North East to develop a six-episode Own My Life podcast....
Sep 193 min read


Inspiration and Connection at She Matters 2025
Last week, Own My Life attended the She Matters conference , hosted by Imago Dei Prison Ministry in London. We had a fabulous day filled...
Sep 172 min read


September Facilitator Training
We had a brilliant facilitator training event last week. Look at all these magnificent faces! On their evaluation forms, trainees said:...
Sep 171 min read


The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at ECDV
Last week, Team Own My Life were at the European Conference on Domestic Violence (ECDV) in beautiful Barcelona. Our CEO Natalie Collins...
Sep 77 min read


Owning Our Lives After Abuse – Natalie on The Intersectional Hub Podcast
We were delighted to see our CEO, Natalie Collins, join Sonia Perez on her brilliant podcast, The Intersectional Hub. This episode is...
Aug 161 min read


July Facilitator Training
We had a brilliant training event last week! Practitioners from across Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales came together to learn, and...
Jul 142 min read


Exciting News: Funding Secured to Develop the Own My Life Girls Course!
We are absolutely delighted to share that we have been awarded funding from the Charles Plater Trust to develop a newly designed Own My...
Jun 302 min read


A Groundbreaking Milestone – Women in Prison Access Own My Life for the First Time
At Own My Life, we’re overjoyed to share some truly groundbreaking news: for the first time ever, women in prison have been able to...
Jun 144 min read


June Facilitator Training
We had a magnificent facilitator training event last week! Look at all these marvellous faces! In their feedback, participants said: 🥇...
Jun 92 min read


Own My Life Featured in the Irish News: Growing Impact in Northern Ireland
We are thrilled to share that Own My Life has been featured in the Irish News HERE , highlighting the growing reach and impact of our...
May 202 min read


Enabling women who have been trafficked to own their lives
We’re delighted to share that Own My Life now offers a brand-new set of resources designed especially for organisations working with...
Apr 232 min read
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