Naima’s Story

Naima’s Story

I still remember the night I called the police, afraid for my life. As a migrant woman I was isolated; he would use this to taunt me, as he told me I had no life without him.  The police referred me to The Haven who offered me safety in refuge. When I moved in, I felt...
Tinu’s Story

Tinu’s Story

I was forced to leave my baby and flee from West Africa after my parents were kidnapped and murdered in a conflict. In fear for my life, I decided I needed to leave the country with everything and everyone I had ever known by any means necessary. I feared I would be...
Adanna’s Story

Adanna’s Story

I was born in a country on the west of Africa and was introduced to my now ex-husband – the perpetrator – as soon as I left school.  His family was happy for us to be married, as his family believed I could provide lots of children. I was 10 years younger than...
Fatima’s Story

Fatima’s Story

I contacted The Haven while still living with my boyfriend, after my neighbours gave me the helpline number. My boyfriend had been subjecting me to “rough sex” persistently. The neighbours heard my screams and advised me to get help. I was allocated an Independent...
Jasmin’s Story

Jasmin’s Story

W hen I initially spoke to The Haven, I was reluctant to go into detail about what I was going through because I was feeling so overwhelmed. I’d been arrested following allegations of common assault made against me by my husband – the true perpetrator.  My first...