I’d just like to say, from the bottom of my heart - thank you. I’m overwhelmed by the love and support. I never wanted my story to be public. On reflection I’m glad. Because if just one person can relate..can feel assured that they are not alone.. then it has all been worth it.❤️
Today I got to meet this wonderful lady. This is Lisa, a paramedic who saved my life. When I was taken to hospital, Lisa wouldn’t let my ex husband travel in the ambulance with me. There’s more to the story but she spotted the signs of
#domesticabuse
and I am so grateful.❤️
My old life. Average trip to work.. 20 minutes. He knew I wouldn’t answer because I was driving. But he kept calling anyway. He had nothing to say.
This is controlling behaviour. Abuse. PLEASE speak out. There are good people out there who can help. Asking for help saved me.
Before and after.
If you ever thought that getting out of an abusive relationship wasn’t worth the fight.
A friend put a tweet out yesterday and it really made me think. It’s not an easy journey, but being alive to make that journey is a start.
#DomesticAbuse
#CoerciveControl
This week I’ve been surrounded by love. But overwhelmed by how many of you can relate to my story. If you happen to catch
@thismorning
at 10.20am today I’ll be there. Because I want to tell you that you are not alone. Ask for help. You will never look back. ❤️
'Mum, don't come home. He's going to kill you.'
ITV weather presenter
@Ruth_ITV
bravely opens up about her almost decade of abuse at the hands of her ex-husband, who has been sentenced to three years in prison.
I have read every text, email, tweet, letter. I might not be able to reply to all but I will never be able to thank you for the love and kindness. I’m overwhelmed by the number of people going through similar. I’m going to do all that I can to help x
A bit teary this morning. The world is a tough place for us all. My husband made me sandwiches for lunch. It’s the Xmas tree lights box, but to him it’s a “butty box”. And now I can’t stop smiling! So I wanted to share the love this Friday! It’s the little things! Xxxx ❤️🥪
Anyone who says.. it’s just a dog.. will never understand.
We said goodbye to this little man today… heartbroken is not the word. We’ve loved him for 14 years… he’ll be loved forever.
🐶❤️
Exactly 1 year ago today my ex husband pleaded guilty to stalking and
#coercivecontrol
.
I’ve spent this aft with
@swpolice
learning how to protect my home/family ahead of his possible imminent release. That’s our reality. Alarms 🚨 everywhere! It’s all good but it’s not over.
18 years ago today my little boy came into this world. I promised to love and protect him forever!
As it turns out, he spent much of his childhood protecting me. My son, I’m so very proud of you. Happy Birthday you wonderful person! Love Mum. Xx
Life can be tough. But if you can find the strength to ask for help, you will never look back. My life begins again, and each day I find a million reasons to be happy. Love to allx
@WelshWomensAid
@swpolice
@CPSUK
@NWPolice
Huge apologies to our neighbours. But
@Wrexham_AFC
just did it! And I can admit I now get it… how important this is to so many people!
Exhausted now! X ❤️
Dear 2021. Goodbye, and thank you. A year of ups and downs. The lowest lows, and the highest highs. Tears of absolute pain and total joy. Family, friends I never knew I had and a new husband who have all been by my side. Dear 2022, please be kind.. to ALL of us. My love. 💕🌸
Taken exactly 5 years ago. There wasn’t really much of me to love. And that’s how I felt.
#domesticabuse
#coercivecontrol
Today I wanted to send ALL of my love to all of you… today is just another day but one I’m very grateful for. Love yourself.. it’s the first step. 💕
My guys.
I’m so proud of this team.
My gorgeous girl has just finished her first year of law… and passed with flying colours! My son is living his best life training to be a chef.
And my husband.. who married me 2 years ago today.. made all of this happen.
@rural_wales
#triggerwarning
. 3 yrs ago I was taken into hospital. He photographed everything. I never knew why. Afer he was arrested months later this is the message he sent my children. He couldn’t manipulate me anymore. So he tried to manipulate them.
#coercivecontrol
#DomesticAbuse
My beautiful girl. It’s your prom night and I couldn’t be prouder. Keep being you.. keep safe.. your ole mum is not ready for you to be all grown up!! 💕
#parenting
Sitting here keeping an eye on the totally whopping winds that have battered us today. 76mph Capel Curig earlier. Spot the revising teenager in the background?! 😂 got to love a May bank holiday! 😍 love to all.. see you tomorrow xx 💕
If I could talk to the Ruth of almost 20 years ago (that’s her in the wedding dress!) I’d say life will be fine. It’ll be quite the journey but it will be fine. I’ll be joining
@reallorraine
tomorrow at 9.30am
@itv
to talk about that journey!
#coercivecontrol
#domesticviolence
Hello my lovely Twitter friends. I’ve been working on something close to my heart. You’ll see it in less than 48 hrs. But any of my followers who might be triggered I just wanted to let you know to be careful with my account. Personal stuff coming up.. then sunshine I promise. ☀️
Tomorrow night on
@ITV
…
@Ruth_ITV
explores the crime of coercive control and what needs to be done to stop this insidious form of domestic abuse.
Controlled By My Partner? The Hidden Abuse, Thursday 5th May at 8:30pm
#ITVTonight
Just in case you ever wondered what this means to the lifelong fans. Here’s the husband. He’s one of them! And to think I actually suggested to him that he might want to support Liverpool instead! 😂😂❤️❤️
#upthetown
All set for a romantic birthday weekend. Just me… the husband.. and most of the merch from the
@Wrexham_AFC
shop. Oh… and about 20 thousand away supporters! It’s going to be a fab one!
#Wembley
Hope yours is a lovely one too! 🔴❤️
Today is
#worldcancerday2019
. This is my lovely friend today..3 days after her first chemo for breast cancer. She looks amazing but her reality is..crippling nausea..headache..fuzzy sight... a long journey ahead but I’m holding her hand all the way. we’re all in this together. ❤️
He doesn’t know it, or really care tbh! 😂 But this little lad is 13 today! 🎉🥳🎂
He’s been by my side through every crazy moment, twist and turn. And boy do I owe him! It’s true you know, we really don’t deserve dogs.
#bemoreBuddy
🐶❤️
Looking back.. it’s been a busy few weeks/months/years…
I’m taking a little time out to recharge… just breathe in and out!
Back with you in September! 💕💕
#love
Thank you to
@loosewomen
for allowing us to share our story. I’m so proud of my daughter.
#domesticabuse
can happen to ANYONE. Women, men, old, young.. But there is life after it. And life can be wonderful. We all deserve that. So please.. ask for help if you can.
@Ruth_ITV
Hi Ruth. I volunteer for Samaritans on Thursday nights. I’ve just taken a call from a woman who was in a coercive relationship. She watched your programme. She said she found it very helpful and gave her ‘closure’. Job done! 👍
When I got married last year my wonderful Dad walked me down the aisle. He’s my absolute hero. He’s a warrior. To all those dads out there.. those absolute gentlemen.. those who are without their dads.. those who are trying to be dads.. I send my love.
#happyfathersday
xx
Super duper grateful for the most wonderful weekend. Got to see friends… football family… actual daughter for the first time in weeks now she’s a fully fledged student. Best time with the hubby. Ready for a busy week ahead. But as always… thankful for every single second! ❤️
Well hello my lovely twitter friends! So sorry for the silence... but we did it! Knees and feet are completely in pieces but 70 kilometres across the brutal but beautiful landscape of
#Iceland
will do that to you!
@cancer_wales
#togetherstronger
Love to you all! X
I used to dread this day. Absolutely dread it.
Speaking out not only saved my life, it means today is a happy day.
And that would be my wish for everyone… 💕
#domesticabuse
#coercivecontrol
#ValentinesDay
💕 While some are being wined and dined, many others will be spending the day being coerced, controlled and abused. 💔
Suspect a loved one is suffering in silence? Please speak out – doing so could save a life.
@LiveFearFree
Battling the wind... trying to tame the hair and the trousers is not easy! 😂
Ready for a live weather for
@ITVWales
from the very beautiful
#Porthcawl
coast! ☀️
Taken about 25 years apart! 😄
Back in the days of
#htv
If the me on the left could have a word with the me in the right! That would be one heck of a conversation! 😜😂
#lovetelly
Thanks for digging this one out
@LisaOli00882299
❤️
Every once in a while something happens that makes you feel like magic! ❤️This little baby was 12 hours old. I held her in my arms as we recorded an interview, and she fell asleep! It was a wonderful moment.. how precious life is!
#lambing
@itvcoastcountry
#sheepwhisperer
Ok. So we might not have got the result we wanted. But I have a line full of
@Wrexham_AFC
shirts drying out, ready for the next game! Cos that’s what we do. A new day.. new chances. And who doesn’t love a line full of clean washing, huh?! Happy Monday all! 🔴❤️
Today was special. I parked my little car in a super duper spot
#buckinghampalace
An honour to speak to
@RoyalFamily
about the work we are doing to make the system better for people who are desperate to escape
#DomesticAbuse
And a joy to meet
@OfficialMelB
the loveliest lady💕
This little chap is 12 years old today.
Blissfully unaware of what we humans are managing to do to each other out there.
I’ve always said we should all
#bemoreBuddy
🐶
#birthdayboy
Love to you all x
What a year. Wherever you are... whatever 2019 has brought to you... may 2020 be the best year yet!
#newbeginnings
#2020
Sending all my love.
Back with you next Monday xxx
Husband watching from home. In bed. Where I think most people should be at this time of the day!😂
I’d like to thank the amazing makeup ladies at
@GMB
for actually sorting out the birds nest that is usually the back my hair! Absolute miracle workers! ❤️
It’s the
@ChildofWales
awards tonight. As a judge… it’s my absolute honour to be here. It was one of the most difficult tasks ever. All winners.❤️❤️
To ALL students and their parents out there.. whatever the results.. whatever life may throw at us.. good things can happen. Today I couldn’t be more proud of my little girl. She’s off to study LAW at uni. She’s going to be the force for change I always knew she would. ❤️
So I’m away filming today for
@itvcoastcountry
. Bit of a long drive, so husband made me sandwiches. Set off. Couldn’t find them. Turns out I left them on the roof of the car. Doorbell evidence. Suspect they’re now somewhere on the A48. And Boris thought he was having a bad day!
The howling wind and rain meant a day.. indoors... filming for a very special programme..
#StDavidAwards2021
A privilege to be able to honour Wales’s true heroes.
Coming soon to
@ITVWales
❤️
On a positive note…. At least it’s taken my mind off my broken toe.
May your Saturday be a gazillion times better than mine! 😂
#weekendvibes
#covid
#becareful
So I reckon I’ve out selfied the best of ‘em today! 😂
Who else can say they’ve shared a moment on a petrol station forecourt with nasty pasty from
#keepingfaith
(lovely Mark!) AND shared some tarmac with
#deadpool
and
#alwayssunnyinphiladelphia
❤️❤️
A massive thank you to the most amazing team
@GMB
for having me this week! I’ve loved very second. I didn’t fall over my high heels and your makeup dept performed miracles!
Hope to see you again soon!
Follow your dreams guys… ❤️
A moment in time! Evening sunshine.. washing still on the line.. And Buddy enjoying the breeze! It might not seem much.. but this is my happy!
My love and thanks to each and everyone of you.. for the birthday love today.
I believe that heaven is closer than we think! ❤️❤️
Welcome to my world!
Just sitting here thinking about getting ready for work tomorrow. Each day as it comes is the reality of life after
#domesticabuse
Feeling slightly vulnerable but knowing support is out there.
Can you spot the camera here? Cos this is our reality now.
You know that time between Christmas where you’re a little bit sad that it’s over, but the new year is on the horizon and full of hope….
My love to you all. Xxxxx
Anyone who who knows me will know that I'm not often lost for words.But I don't really know what to say.
I've worked on these awards over the last few years and I know how special they are. And so to be nominated is possibly the greatest honour.
Thank you xxx
@ITVCymruWales
Wales is full of truly inspirational people 😍
Every year
@stdavidawards
we recognise their extraordinary acts of bravery and determination.
Here are your 2022 finalists 👇
Just shown this to the husband. As a lifelong
@Wrexham_AFC
fan he is beside himself with jealousy that I’ve just been followed on here by Knotweed Control Swansea Limited.
Much love you both…
@KnotweedJo
@RMcElhenney
@VancityReynolds
😂😂❤️❤️
In a world where we could all use a little love and blue sky…
☀️❤️
Today we celebrate the Welsh patron saint of lovers… from her island..
#YnysLlanddwyn
#stdwynwensday
You know when you think your day couldn't get any stranger? So.. bump into the lovely
@Ianhwatkins
at the petrol station. Plonk phone on roof cos I'm so excited. Have chat. Fill car. Then drive off only see it flying away in the rear mirror. Dear friends, am currently phoneless.
Some personal news guys.
News about me….
Always love it when a tweet starts like this! 😜
Anyway..I consider it a MASSIVE achievement that today…I managed to change the clock on my car without asking Google/hubby.
May you all have the best week ever and share in my glory!
At long last! Things are looking up!
Let's get through a few showers today.. and there after it should be a little brighter.. and a little warmer! (20c by the weekend... yay!)
☀️☀️☀️☀️
Dear
#Corvid19uk
My job is to be happy. And I am doing my best.
It’s hard when me, my family, colleagues and friends are all so badly affected. Everyone. The world over. I love you all. But I take strength from my
#yorkie
Buddy. Who has the ability to just sleep through it all.
Going to leave this here.
Arrived home tonight to an online purchase.
@Crocs
I love them! Functional and comfortable. And not seen enough on the weather… yet! 😂Family refusing to talk to me.
Pah!! ❤️
Dear
@Wrexham_AFC
Would you please have a word with the lads..
I mean… we love you and all of that.. but holy heck you don’t half know how to raise the blood pressure on a Saturday evening!
Nice one boys! 😜❤️
@VancityReynolds
@RMcElhenney
@rural_wales
I’ve spent the morning Dettol wiping the cutlery drawer. That’s how I roll. 😜🤘Despite the fact my kids are nearly 19 & 17 I still can’t part with that last baby spoon. It has literally sat there for 15 years. Anyone else?! Keeping It real this Sunday. Love to everyone 💕💕
When Jack from Barry was asked which one person he would get completely starstruck by - it's our very own
@Ruth_ITV
👑
"She's just a quality weather woman...!"
We agree with Jack 🌟
Tune into
@RollingInItITV
6.30pm on Saturday to see how Jack gets on!