The night I got away, it wasn’t planned so I did not get a chance to think about what the steps would be after walking out the door. Mainly, because I believed I wasn’t ever getting out. No one can prepare you for leaving abuse, even if there are resources online – it is the […]
Deaf survivors like me deserve specialised support Read More »
The recent lockdowns were hard for all. They were hard for me as I lost the freedom I had known only for a short time. It provided time without distraction which meant for me revisiting my past and the abuse which I would have preferred not to do. Time is not always positive. It really
The impact of covid-19 on a domestic abuse survivor Read More »
This emaciated young girl stuck in a huge fishbowl reflects the repercussions of my abuse; often feeling alone, powerless, unable to breathe, lost and tiny. But the young girl continues to breathe regardless, as she is a fighter, she is a warrior, she is strong, capable, and empowered even when she doesn’t feel that way.
Amelia shared her story with us through Agenda – the alliance for women and girls at risk, working to build a society where women and girls are able to live their lives free from inequality, poverty, and violence. Agenda is part of the #DeserveToBeHeard Expert Advisory Group, which has brought crucial insight to ensure that
Dilly shared her story with us, through the Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) – a specialist domestic abuse service run by and for Latin American migrant women living in the UK. LAWRS is part of the #DeserveToBeHeard Expert Advisory Group, which has brought crucial insight to ensure that the campaign centres the voices of
Sabina Nessa’s perpetrator sentenced to life imprisonment Isabelle Younane, head of policy, campaigns and public affairs at Women’s Aid said: “Today, Sabina Nessa’s perpetrator was rightly sentenced to life imprisonment for her murder. We stand in solidarity with Sabina Nessa’s family, who we know will also suffer lifelong impact from Sabina’s death. During this time
Sabina Nessa’s perpetrator sentenced to life Read More »
I was just 16 when I met him. I think because I was young, I didn’t really know what love should look like. Not love even – just what people should treat you like, in a friendship. To be honest the signs were all there if I look back on it. But I just wasn’t
What should love look like? Read More »
Dedicated Service for Professionals In this blog, Kate – a Senior Support Worker who has worked at Women’s Aid for more than seventeen years – shares how our dedicated service for professionals helps those supporting survivors of domestic abuse. We work with you and take into account the different needs that survivors have while
Dedicated Service for Professionals case study Read More »
Sentence of Angel Lynn’s perpetrator increased Farah Nazeer, chief executive at Women’s Aid said: “We welcome the increase in sentence for Angel Lynn’s perpetrator, which better reflects the seriousness of the crime. Sadly, what happened to Angel will have a lifelong impact on her and her family. Lenient sentences in domestic abuse cases send
Sentence of Angel Lynn’s perpetrator increased Read More »
I painted Frida Kahlo and changed her surname ‘Kahlo’ to ‘callar’ (meaning ‘to silence’ in Spanish). It translates as I won’t be silenced. I was supported by the Latin American Women’s Rights Service – a specialist domestic abuse service run by and for Latin American migrant women living in the UK. “Dias difíceis também passam São
Dias difíceis também
passam Read More »
