Relationships
Further Resources
+ Websites
One Love
On a mission to change that. We educate young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships
The Shared Parenting Information Group
One Plus One
A charity whose aim is to enhance understanding of how family relationships contribute to the well being of adults and children. See also The Parent Connection and The Couple Connection.
Only Dads
Advice and support for single dads
Only Mums
Advice and support for mums going through separation and divorce
The Parent Connection
Supports parents through separation and co parenting difficulties. It can also be used by parents who are just worried about their relationship.
A Guide for Gay Dads (attach PDF)
RU Coming Out?
Real life coming out stories.
LGBT Switchboard
Switchboard is an LGBT+ helpline – a place for calm words when you need them most. They’re here to help you with whatever you want to talk about. Nothing is off limits and conversations are 100% confidential. Call 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm daily).
FFLAG
Supports friends and family members of LGBT people.
+ Books
In the Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want by Iyanla Vanzant
Tender The Imperfect Art of Caring
Almost Everything Notes On Hope
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
A quick and absorbing read on the importance of love that may make you cry but will leave you uplifted for sure.
Between Two Kingdoms - Suleika Jaquad
Eat, Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily by Gary Chapman
The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating, to Getting Serious, to forming a "Blended Family" by Karen Bonnell
Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn't, by Patricia L. Papernow
Coming Out Stories: Personal Experiences of Coming Out from Across the LGBTQ+ Spectrum by Emma Goswell and Sam Walker
Becoming a Man: The Story of a Transition by P. Carl
Trans Power: Own Your Gender Paperback by Juno Roche
Non-Binary Lives: An Anthology of Intersecting Identities by Twist, Vincent, Barker, Gupta
All Adults Here - Emma Straub
+ Podcasts
The Divorce Spesh Katherine Ryan's Telling Everybody Everything about DIVORCE
The Divorce Club with Samantha Baines
Jo, our very own Socials Manager, recorded an episode with Samantha this month, so watch out for her very candid account of heartbreak coming soon.
The Divorce Club with Samantha Baines
Jo, our very own Socials Manager, recorded an episode with Samantha this month, so watch out for her very candid account of heartbreak coming soon.
Latest Blogs
Drawing from the invaluable insights and advice from our SPW members, we wanted to give some hope and insight for those at the beginning of their journey. We delve into the emotional nuances of the early days of single parenthood versus the wisdom gained over time.