What Difference Has Coming to Refuge Made in Your Life?

Quotes from women we have helped

Date Written: 4 June, 2025

The Difference Our Refuge Has Made

“It gave me more confidence in myself.”

“I got my self-belief back.”

“I feel like me again.”

“The staff have been phenomenal. I’m ready to move on with confidence.”

“I am in control of the choices in my life, and my children and I are safe.”

“I can get back on with my life. Life stopped for a while, but now I’m moving forward.”

“I didn’t know about the service before. I didn’t know which way to turn, and they helped me with everything. I was a nervous wreck, and now I’m going out confident.”

“I feel a lot stronger and ready to start again. I’ve realised so much living here, and I’m so grateful for all the support. It’s made me see things very differently and has changed my life for the better.”

“I have a little bit of confidence now. I can have my own house, and in the future, my children can hopefully return to me.”

“I’ve become the person I want to be and found my own two feet.”

“I’ve been given a fresh start. The staff held my hand through every step. I feel supported and positive, able to draw a line under the past and move on.”

“I know I’m not alone, and there is help if you need it.”

“I moved over from Liverpool and had loads of support- enough to feel comfortable settling here.”

“I was really down when I came, but now I’m getting better.”

“I’ve used the service a number of times. This time was different- I had no children with me. I wasn’t just a mum or someone’s property. It gave me time to work on myself. I’ve made progress setting healthy boundaries. The support from the women here has been amazing. I can’t thank them enough for nearly two years of helping me build myself back up- better and stronger.”

“It gave me and my children a secure future.”

“It has saved my life. I wouldn’t be here if I hadn’t come.”

“It helped me make a break from my ex-partner- something I couldn’t do in the community.”

“It made me change my life around.”

“I’ve gained perception and belief in myself. I can’t thank you enough. I know what to do and where I’m going.”

“The service allowed me to leave an abusive relationship and regain independence and control. The staff supported me through struggles and gave me the information I needed to overcome difficulties.”

“It has made me feel stronger in myself.”