I used to think I had everything under control. But the truth was, alcohol had a tight grip on me. It was sapping my self-esteem, fuelling my anxiety, and making everyday tasks feel like a mountain to climb. I was drowning in a sea of … Read more
This story highlights the transformative power of a safe and supportive environment for survivors of domestic abuse. Sara (name changed), a 30-year-old Indian woman, arrived at Valley House, after enduring years of physical and emotional abuse from her husband. Sara’s story begins in India, where she lived with her … Read more
JJ: How exciting this day was going to be, my first day at nursery. Mummy said, “It’s ok, off you go and play, see you later”. Still excited but just a little unsure I went on my new adventure in the nursery. There were children … Read more
Maya was referred to the counselling service by Kairos, she presented herself as having being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, some physical health issues and personal debts. She had experienced past of abusive relationships and had been trying to help her son come off drugs, this … Read more
Hi, my name is William and I am sixty three years old and I live with my wife. I was referred into the Community Wellbeing service by my Journey Guide as I needed support to improve my reading and writing, support to fill out forms … Read more
Stacey is a young parent with two boys aged one and six months. During her first pregnancy, Stacey found herself in an abusive relationship. She suffered verbal abuse and was often threatened with physical violence. The arguments got worse as the pregnancy progressed. During these … Read more
My name is Uma, I am a 30 year old Indian women with 2 children, boys aged 4 & 7 years of age. I was referred to Valley house by the police as I was fleeing domestic abuse from my husband. I had been married … Read more
Abraham joined our nursery in September 2019 as the first child in his family, as his mother was returning to work. Initially, he had a difficult time settling in and would often cry. However, with time, Abraham began to thrive and enjoy playing with … Read more
Jane sought counselling due to her experiences with abusive and sexually exploitative relationships. With two children in care and another pregnancy underway, Jane’s goal in counselling was to break the recurring patterns from her childhood that continued to manifest in her adulthood. These patterns were … Read more
Hi, my name is Mark and I am sixty three years old and I live with my wife. I was referred into the Community Wellbeing service by my Journey Guide as I needed support to improve my reading and writing, support to fill out forms … Read more
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