Residents' Comments
... I had never come across refuge life before, and imagined it would be a dark, dirty room with a wire bed…pretty much like a prison. But I was so wrong! It feels homely and was an experience which opened my eyes to just how many women are victims of abuse from so called 'loving' partners.
... when I came to the refuge I was so confused. I had spent so long trying to be the person to keep somebody else happy (impossible) that I didn't feel like an actual human being anymore. The support I got helped me to dig deep and find myself, and to discover loads of things I could do and be good at…after being brainwashed for years that I was stupid and useless…
... while I was at the refuge my kids changed so much. The started to laugh at things, and they stopped jumping two foot in the air every time they heard a loud noise…
... my time spent at the refuge made us all so much stronger and changed my outlook on life for the better…I feel really positive and I know my son does too. He used to think being a man meant being aggressive, but he has now discovered his softer side!
... I didn’t want to move into a refuge, but I didn't know where to turn. Then I got put in touch with the Outreach Service. I was amazed there were so many women like me…I was so ashamed…thought it was just me. Having the support helped me to feel better about myself..
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