Survivors of domestic abuse face critical challenges when escaping, often having to leave with only essential items. These individuals struggle with the loss of personal belongings and the financial burden of storing items. Many rely on limited support from charities, which often lack the resources to adequately help survivors. The emotional toll of leaving behind keepsakes and important belongings adds to an already traumatic experience, and the situation is compounded by the lack of safe storage options and refuges being at capacity.
When someone is forced to flee an abusive home, every second matters. Survivors often escape with only what they can grab, like toys and nappies.
Months later, Emma was allowed to return to her home to collect personal belongings, but with no place to keep them, she faced significant costs.
Domestic abuse survivors often leave everything behind, including clothes, keepsakes, and important items, leading to further trauma during an already hard time.
Many domestic abuse charities provide limited assistance for storage needs, and often these services are underfunded and inconsistent.
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