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Naz’s Story

Naz’s Story

by | Apr 15, 2021 | Women's Stories

A fter leaving an arranged marriage, I met someone new and we got married. My son from my previous marriage and I moved in with my new husband and his family. However, my mother-in-law never accepted me and constantly interfered in our lives.   When my new husband...

Temitope Muraina

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Volunteer Stories

Temitope was a student on law placement from Nigeria and came to The Haven referred by participants of the Commonwealth programme. She learnt first-hand about the devastating effects domestic violence can have on a person. ‘I saw women who had lost so much...

Stephanie Merret

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Volunteer Stories

Aged 17, Stephanie was staying in one of The Haven’s refuges with her mum and young sister. She was in and out of employment and worked in bars until the age of 21. She was fed up of ‘pulling pints’ and wanted to pursue a more meaningful career and give something back...

Linda Legzdina

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Volunteer Stories

Linda is originally from Latvia and has been living in England for over 6 years with her young daughter Liene. Her Partner was controlling and manipulative. He had a history of drug and alcohol abuse. Linda said that their relationship was toxic and he had not only...

Justin Clark

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Volunteer Stories

Justin chose to volunteer at The Haven because he had been reading a lot about women’s rights. Justin’s background was in IT and he volunteered at the Women’s Resource Centre by helping service users with IT skills. ‘I found helping the women immensely rewarding and I...