Divorced/separated ex spouses/partners of clergy, supporting each other & calling for better support of ministers' families, before, during & after breakdown. UK based, international & interdenominational. Est. 1983 brokenrites.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3ms3lyqpdhc2kJane is one of our heroes. 'When you come to the church, having been hurt by the church, you should be believed & met with compassion...' Too often we've been treated as a threat, & the ranks close against us. Times are changing withhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DbNQWyCxlSA/?igsh=Y20wdXdlNWtycnA402 Aug 2026 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms3lyqpdhc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mpqil4x4ok2bAre support services for vulnerable people becoming more dehumanised? [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Jul 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqil4x4ok2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mllkrxasxk2gDelighted to see @andrewgraystone.bsky.social 's work recognised with a well-deserved #bafta 🙌🙌🙌 Should be compulsory viewing for anyone working in church leadership #CofE ✝️ See No Evil - Series 1: Episode 1 | Channel 4 https://share.google/fwpHtivO854mmfLrq11 May 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllkrxasxk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mlgt3cg5v22sOur 43rd Annual General Meeting today. Best speakers ever (no offence to previous, but they were all Broken Rites members & all thoroughly inspiring on the subject "This is me, now!") We are growing in numbers 🤔 but also in confidence. Who do you need to tell about us?09 May 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgt3cg5v22shttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mlfoegkuks23Innovative Tech Solutions #453 Broke the phone holder, so today's Broken Rites AGM will be depending on that great invention The Rubber Band09 May 2026 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfoegkuks23https://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3ml4332utoc2iRates of #DomesticAbuse in church are similar to those in the general population. Ditto #clergy marriage breakdown [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 May 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4332utoc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mkmlyjhcm22nWhy are we shocked to learn of James Orr's HTB connections? Miserable [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 07:42 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmlyjhcm22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mg5hcls3ls2mAppalling. Our hearts go out to those affected. When we had to leave our family homes, many of us were expected to be grateful for 6 months here & 6 months there in empty #Vicarages. Temporary housing is so stressful, esp for young traumatised families. Temporary status all the more so. Dreadful. [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Mar 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5hcls3ls2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mel4lljzek22This is the biggest issue for those of us whose family homes were #TiedAccommodation. If you're not the office-holder, you have zero rights. You might think a moral duty would be recognised in the case of a #Vicarage or #Manse.. Sadly not [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Feb 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mel4lljzek22https://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mdkeexhhyc25Maybe there is a way to hide the fact that you're desperately looking for work as an old woman, who in other times & places would be retired, & who's far too scary for a 20-something boss to appoint? #jobseekers #AI #WhatsThePoint? [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jan 2026 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkeexhhyc25https://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mdbckqfso22vSometimes they have their uses 😉💪🙌 [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jan 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdbckqfso22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mcopnuq3hc24A painful read. In contrast, "spiritual leaders" tell us "children are very resilient", when they tell us to vacate the family home following the breaking of vows by our spouses. And we are supposed to pretend not to be alienated? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/18/custody-the-secret-history-of-mothers-lara-feigel18 Jan 2026 08:31 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcopnuq3hc24https://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mcm74mypp22i"....the need for particular care and attention by trustees & charity leaders in handling allegations related to individuals in positions of power or influence, including spiritual influence. Trustees should be aware of the risks of individuals abusing positions of trust" https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regulator-issues-official-warnings-to-two-church-of-england-dioceses17 Jan 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcm74mypp22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3mbyp6nn4ds22Familiar story [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jan 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyp6nn4ds22https://bsky.app/profile/brokenrites.bsky.social/post/3masjgmxhh22jChristmas peace to you all, especially those of you doing your best to rise to the challenge of enjoying your own company this year. May you find joy in unexpected places! "Rest beside the weary road and hear the angels sing"🕯️25 Dec 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:x6ugd2yvb54tkroguy2ncrvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3masjgmxhh22j