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Samantha Billingham, the founder of SODA<br />
now offers online support nationwide.<br />
SODA (Survivors of Domestic Abuse), was<br />
set up in April 2009 by survivor Samantha<br />
Billingham who left her own abusive<br />
relationship in November 2006.<br />
Samantha originally set up an online support<br />
group in the hope of raising awareness and<br />
reducing isolation. The group is still active<br />
today with over 900 members world wide.<br />
Today, Samantha raises awareness through<br />
the power of social media, educates through<br />
the power of presentation and supports men,<br />
women and children who have experienced<br />
or who are experiencing domestic abuse by<br />
offering online support or one to one<br />
support.<br />
As well as offering support, Samantha<br />
signposts survivors to other agencies<br />
to help them get the support they need<br />
and deserve.<br />
Samantha says, "The difference with<br />
SODA is that we offer instant support.<br />
We don't put survivors on a waiting<br />
list, we support people across the Black<br />
Country, Dudley Borough and<br />
nationwide. Our support is not<br />
dependent on where you live and<br />
SODA supports all survivors".<br />
SODA
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