
Femi
I came into refuge last year after police were called by my neighbour. My partner had beaten me for over 4 hours – I
I have been married for 40 years. My generation believe that once you are married you should stay together no matter what. I thought I might leave once the children left home but by then it seemed too difficult and I resigned myself to life at home. It was ‘only’ emotional abuse after all, I wasn’t in danger.
My GP suggested I speak to Dash – they really understood and didn’t put pressure on me to make decisions. Just knowing I had Debbie to listen to helped me feel stronger. I know I have options now and have started to confide in my children. I am feeling less depressed and starting to think about my future. It’s never too late!
I came into refuge last year after police were called by my neighbour. My partner had beaten me for over 4 hours – I
From the beginning of my marriage, my husband hit me. I was treated like a slave. He was controlling and jealous, would spend our
We supported Liam in our safehouse after the family had fled from violence at home. Liam barely spoke to anyone. Liam had been told