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Heartbreaking Stories: Loose Women Marks Year of ‘Facing It Together’ Campaign

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Loose Women will dedicate its lunchtime programme on Monday to a special episode marking the first anniversary of its domestic abuse awareness campaign, ‘Facing It Together‘.

In the upcoming broadcast at 12:30 PM on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player, Charlene White will have a heartfelt discussion with two mothers who tragically lost their daughters due to domestic abuse, as TopMob has learned.

The broadcast comes as the show is nominated for an RTS Programme Award for its original campaign launch last year.

During the upcoming episode, the movie presented is expected to delve into the connection between instances of domestic abuse and the tragic occurrence of suicide, as investigated by White.

Sharon Holland’s child, Chloe, tragically took her own life following years of manipulative and violent mistreatment. On the other hand, an investigation into Phyllis Daly’s daughter, Jessica Laverack’s death, found that domestic abuse played a role in her emotional fragility.

Daly shares that her daughter wished to continue living, yet desired not to endure a life marred by domestic abuse, as she confided to White during the show.

Both mothers will speak about their experiences and campaign for tougher sentencing for perpetrators of abuse.

Denise Welch, a Loose Women panellist who will feature on the panel, said: ‘Loose Women’s “Facing It Together” campaign is about showing anyone currently facing domestic abuse, and survivors, that they are not alone. 

This upcoming show will carry on the vital discussion about domestic abuse and emphasize the resources that are accessible to individuals who are experiencing it. Additionally, it will provide insights into how friends and family can offer assistance to a loved one in this difficult situation.

This topic holds a special place in my emotions, and I sincerely believe that everyone who sees it understands that we can tackle this challenge as a united front.

Cherie Blair, the human rights lawyer and long-time domestic abuse campaigner, will also appear on the show to discuss her work with survivors, including her involvement with the charity Refuge.

The ‘Facing It Together’ campaign launched in March 2024, with Loose Women panellists Olivia Attwood-Dack, Kelle Bryan, Frankie Bridge, Charlene White, Denise Welch, Brenda Edwards, Judi Love, and Sunetra Sarker uniting for a striking photoshoot and short film, declaring: ‘Whether you are a survivor or a friend, we are facing it together.’

The campaign had an immediate impact.

Respect, an organisation supporting male survivors of domestic abuse, reported an 81% increase in traffic to its Men’s Advice Line website on the day of the launch.

Refuge, which operates the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, said it had to bring in extra staff to manage a surge in calls and live chat requests.

Tune into Loose Women on March 17th, starting at 12:30 PM, across ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player. This is exactly a year since we kicked off our ‘Facing It Together’ campaign.

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2025-03-15 18:50

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