Rosie’s Story

Rosie’s Story

I was carrying my two-month-old baby in my arms when I was attacked by my husband in the presence of my mother-in-law. They were both intoxicated and it wasn’t the first time. I called the police as I knew I had to leave. I was scared and I felt very unsafe. The...
Harpreet’s Story

Harpreet’s Story

I was born into a Sikh family in India. My parents decided to convert to Christianity even though people in our village were being persecuted for having different religious beliefs. When things got really bad, my dad decided that I would need to leave the country for...
Amreen’s Story

Amreen’s Story

A mreen contacted The Haven’s Helpline services through a friend. Amreen is originally from Pakistan and had only been in UK for about 4 months. She arrived on a two-year spousal visa which clearly states no recourse to public funds. Her first language was...