Power of the media to inspire real change for ordinary people

I wanted to write this week's article for you because of the overwhelming support we had for the two week special on domestic abuse.

- Rebecca Jane

As writers, we often don't get a lot of feedback. This time has been different. I've actually lost count of the positive, supportive words, and action that has been taken by sharing my story, and that of the victim.

Writing isn't my full time job - it's my passion. I use the platform this paper gives me in a hope that it helps, just one person.

Since our article came out, we've had a number of people tell their story too. By us sharing, it empowered others to do the same. When it's about a topic that is so secretive, that's powerful.