Stories

Life in a refuge: "The impact of the lockdown on the children is tough"

Nina, a Children and Family worker at a Hestia refuge, reflects on the impact of lockdown on children who've experienced trauma Read more

"When I was referred to the Hearing Voices group, everything changed"

Claudette's Story of hearing voices and finding the support she needs Read more

Coronavirus: For victims of modern slavery, being told to stay inside can be a trigger to their past

Eliza, Team Manager for Hestia's Modern Slavery Response team, reflects on how lockdown is impacting the people she supports Read more

Coronavirus: "It’s definitely having an impact on the children"

Daniella* is living in a domestic abuse refuge with her children during the coronavirus outbreak Read more

Ruba's* Story: I didn’t think he would be impacted by what he saw. I was wrong

Ruba* and her children's story of experiencing domestic abuse Read more

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"He’d punish them by forcing them to sit on the stairs in the dark, for hours at a time."

Louise* and her children's story of experiencing domestic abuse Read more

"I'm a victim of modern slavery with a nursing degree, and now all I want to do is work"

Vlora's* Story of experiencing modern slavery in London Read more

Jack's* Story: "After asking to be paid, they beat me."

Jack's* Story of experiencing modern slavery in London Read more

"You feel part of the community": Dorothy's time at the Age Activity Centre

Dorothy* is a member and volunteer at the Age Activity Centre in Tooting Read more

"I was at my lowest point, and knew I had to do anything I could to escape"

Drita's* Story of experiencing modern slavery Read more

"If the system was different, my daughter could have had the professional support she so desperately needed."

Sumaya* & Azra*'s Story of experiencing domestic abuse Read more

"This time with my husband felt like I was living in a torture cell."

Beena's* Story of experiencing domestic abuse Read more