This is a special series in which I will be interviewing 16 girls including myself about their experiences with Domestic Abuse to educate others on the signs and experiences, as well as the impact it can have on your mental health.

The reason it's 16? On November 25th the United Nations marked this period the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, starting on White Ribbon Day otherwise known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10th which is World Human Rights Day. I wanted to use my platform to bring more awareness to DV, and interviewed 16 pageant girls from past queens to future queens each day.

Today I will be sharing Chloe's story about living with domestic abuse within the family home and the impact it can have on later life. You often find that people who have lived through domestic abuse as a child will seem a lot more grown up for their age, because of how quickly they have been exposed to a different kind of life. We talk about how we got over these traumas and how to focus our energy into things that bring us joy. Chloe will be competing in the Royal Miss International finals next year when we can safely fly to America and I can not wait to see her represent Scotland and bring that sass, who is looking forward to the national wear?! 

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Refuge