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Join the S.A.D. Survivor Network
S.A.D. stands for Sobreviventes de Abuso Doméstico: Survivors of Domestic Abuse.
A private online community for people who have experienced domestic abuse. A place to connect with people who understand, find practical support, and stay with you as you take things one step at a time.
JOIN US ON SIGNAL
You don’t have to know what to say or have everything figured out before you reach out. We've all been there.
Join us on Signal, a private messaging app. Send us a message and we’ll take it from there.
How to join
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Open Signal
Install Signal if you don't already have it.
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Open the Signal invite
On your phone, tap the button above. On a computer, scan the QR code with your phone.
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Send us a message
Let us know you’d like to join. You don’t need to explain your situation or tell us your story.
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Have a short private conversation
We’ll arrange a brief, private conversation with you before you join. It’s a chance to connect, ask questions and help you feel comfortable about taking the next step.
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You're in
You'll then be added to the private S.A.D. Survivor Network.
You don’t have to prove what happened.
You deserve support, and you don’t need to share more than you’re comfortable with. The conversation is simply part of how we welcome people into the group.
YOU'RE NOT ON YOUR OWN
You don’t have to navigate this by yourself. Inside the S.A.D. Survivor Network, you’ll find people who understand, practical support, and space to work out what you need next; at your own pace.
PEER CONNECTION
You don’t have to explain.
Connect with people who understand. Share as much or as little as you want. There’s no pressure to tell your story.
WEEKLY ONLINE MEETUP
SHITS & GIGGLES.
A regular chance to connect with others in the community, share some time together and remember that life can hold more than what you’ve been through.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Help with what comes next.
Find useful resources, information and support to help you navigate your options. You don’t have to figure everything out alone.
You deserve support. We’re here to help you find it and stay with you every step of the way.
For non-urgent questions, contact hello@g-irl.org.
Please note: email is not a private channel. For anything sensitive, please use the group.