FiLiA is honoured and humbled to be able to share this important, brave and honest conversation with Nancy. She introduces herself like this:
“Hi, my name is Nancy I am 63 years old and I've been abused since I was 8 years old. I have gone through many bad times, until I found out that there were people that could help and believe in me. I am now 3 years free of any abuse xxx”
Contact information for help or advice can be found from the following national agencies/charities:
Women’s Aid (Domestic Abuse Support): 0808 2000 247 (24h helpline). http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ and www.womensaid.org.uk
Samaritans (Mental health & Suicidal Behaviour Support): 116 123 (24 hours) www.samaritans.org
Karma Nirvana (Honour Abuse & Forced Marriage Support): 0800 5999247 (Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm) www.karmanirvana.org.uk
Rape Crisis UK: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Mind (Mental Heath Support): www.mind.org.uk
Freedom Programme: https://freedomprogramme.co.uk/
