Survivor Stories

Here, Alice* shares her story and talks about the support she has received from Vale Domestic Abuse Services: “When I first met my ex, I was bowled over not only […]

“This course has made a massive positive impact with recognising abusive behaviour to myself and others.” “I have absolutely loved this course. I have learnt more than I expected and

‘A letter to the next…’ – letters written by children undertaking ACEs work to help reassure future children about what’s involved in the sessions. “Started sessions a couple of months

I am 27 years old. I am a soon to be uni student and hoping to get a degree in something I am very passionate about. I am a very loud, confident and outgoing person. I am a mother of two beautiful children, who I love spending time with – they’re my world.

I’m sure before I had my daughter, who is now 7, I would describe myself as many things, usually it started by saying that I had an amazing job, lots of friends, interesting hobbies and loved a good holiday or two. If you ask me now I say I’m a Mum and that seems to be the whole story.