Our real life stories are as unique as the people who tell them. Find out more here.
real life
Some of the families we’ve helped are happy for us to share their stories, but would prefer to remain anonymous. Read their stories here:
Abi Blake
Abi Blake’s story first made the news in Summer 2019, when her abuser was released from prison after serving just six months of a three-year sentence.
My CWA supported Abi and Saskia-Lightburn Ritchie (our chief executive) joined her in calling for better support from the criminal justice system for domestic abuse victims:
You can read more about Abi’s story and her work with My CWA here:
“How a local charity helped me rebuild my life after years of domestic violence” [Cheshire Community Foundation July 2020]
“I didn't know it was abuse until I nearly died.” [BBC News, 4th February 2020]
Domestic abuse victim to go into hiding as ex freed after six months [The Guardian, 29th July 2019]
survivor videos
Say Something
Say Something – messages from survivors of domestic abuse for agencies that work with them.
This is Me
This is Me – messages from survivors of domestic abuse for agencies that work with them.
Poem | This Woman
This Woman – the heartfelt words of some of the survivors we’ve supported.
If you’re concerned about your own relationship, if you want to help a friend or relative or if you’re looking for more information about how to help children who have might be affected by domestic abuse, please take a look at our get help pages.
Contact us if you need to talk.