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Every day we are inspired by the survivors we support. Here are some of the stories from the people we’ve helped to live a life safe from harm.

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Lottie’s safe space

12-year-old Lottie* moved into our refuge with her Mum in early 2022, having fled the domestic abuse she’d experienced for

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  • December 6, 2022
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Alina’s story

The coercive, controlling behaviour of Alina’s partner was so extensive that it was hard to see the red flags until

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  • November 4, 2021
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Paul’s story

Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone. Male victims don’t always know that what they are experiencing is abuse and often

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  • June 7, 2021
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A mother-to-be’s story

A third of domestic abuse starts or intensifies during pregnancy. This is why we provide refuge for those who need

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  • March 22, 2020
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Starting a new life

Starting a new life isn’t easy. Creating a safe life is even harder when you’re fleeing abuse. Our refuge is

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  • February 6, 2020
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Lucy’s story

At Oasis one of the services we provide is Refuge accommodation for women and children who have had to flee

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  • September 22, 2019
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Rachel’s story

Rachel was referred into the Oasis Court support (IDVA) service for help around a court case involving her ex-partner. In

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  • June 14, 2019
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Annette’s story

I met my ex-partner through a friend. We dated for 2 years and everything was fine. We finally decided to

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  • June 1, 2019
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A new life after refuge

At Oasis, our core aim is to help survivors rebuild their lives after abuse. The road to recovery can be

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  • January 30, 2019
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June’s story

My husband used to be very controlling and manipulative. He would over dose and say he was going to kill

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  • August 14, 2018
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Sam’s story

At Oasis we don’t receive any statutory funding for our work with children and young people – and yet we

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  • February 19, 2018

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