The Safe Space Place is a community for women healing from relationships that have hurt them — whether that's a partner, a friend, or family. Romantic. Friendship. Family. Because abuse doesn't only come from one place.
I'm Emma. I've experienced the confusion, the shame, and the isolation that comes from being in a relationship that slowly eroded who I was. And I've learned that it doesn't only happen in romantic relationships. It can come from a partner, a friend, or someone in your own family.
That loneliness — the kind where you can't explain what's happening because it's so hard to put into words — was one of the hardest parts. And it's why I created The Safe Space Place. Because no one should have to sit with this alone, quietly wondering if they're the problem.
This is a place where you don't have to explain yourself. Where you can say the messy, complicated, hard-to-admit things — and be met with understanding instead of judgement. A community of women who just get it, because they've been there too.
You don't need to have it all figured out to join. You just need to feel like something wasn't right — wherever it came from.
You've spent years second-guessing yourself and wondering if you're the problem
You struggle to explain what happened because it didn't leave a mark you can point to
You've started to recognise narcissistic, controlling or manipulative patterns — in a partner, a friend, or family
You've had to walk away from a friendship or family relationship and you're still grieving it
You feel like you've lost yourself and want to find out who you are again
You want to be around people who just get it, without having to explain everything
Start wherever feels right. There's no pressure and no rush.
Our Facebook community is a private, judgement-free space for women healing from relationships that have hurt them — whether that's a partner, a friendship, or family. Come as you are. No explanations needed.
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If you're in immediate need of support, these organisations are here for you. All free, all confidential.
The most powerful thing I ever did was stop wondering whether it was bad enough to matter. It mattered. Full stop.— Emma Knight, Founder of The Safe Space Place
You can start today. No lengthy sign-up forms. No pressure.
Sign up for free access to The Safe Space Place — an online community just for us.
Share as much or as little as you like. There's no right or wrong way to show up here.
Access resources, join a workshop, or just read and listen for a while. Go at your own pace.
Connect with others who understand. You don't have to do this alone anymore.
The Safe Space Place is that place. Whether what happened was with a partner, a friend, or someone in your family, it still hurt. And however far along you are, you are welcome here.
Not sure yet? That's completely okay. Come back whenever you're ready.