{"id":12582,"date":"2025-08-12T13:49:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T12:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmewo.swsweb.dev\/?p=12582"},"modified":"2025-08-12T13:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T12:49:39","slug":"i-fled-to-protect-my-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kmewo.com\/ku\/case-studies\/i-fled-to-protect-my-children\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0644\u06d5\u067e\u06ce\u0646\u0627\u0648 \u067e\u0627\u0631\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0646\u06cc \u0645\u0646\u062f\u0627\u06b5\u06d5\u06a9\u0627\u0646\u062f\u0627\u060c \u0647\u06d5\u06b5\u0647\u0627\u062a\u0645!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m a mother of two young British children, and I\u2019m a survivor of long-term domestic abuse and honour-based violence.<\/p>\n<p>A friend who was worried about me referred me to KMEWO. At that time, I felt trapped \u2014 completely isolated from my family and community. I wasn\u2019t allowed to work, learn English, or even leave the house on my own. I had no money of my own and no support.<\/p>\n<p>The abuse got worse over time. It wasn\u2019t just emotional \u2014 there was physical violence too. After a serious incident, I was pressured into travelling abroad. They told me it was for mental health treatment and to renew my visa, but I later found out something far more terrifying.<\/p>\n<p>While abroad, I discovered that my in-laws were planning to take my children to another country without telling me. That\u2019s when I knew I had to act. I escaped with my daughters to my parents\u2019 country, and, after a long and frightening journey, I finally returned to the UK.<\/p>\n<p>But even then, we weren\u2019t safe.<\/p>\n<p>When we got back, my brother-in-law \u2014 who still had a key to my flat \u2014 tried to force his way in. I was terrified. Social Services moved us into temporary accommodation under Section 17, but it took a long time to get proper help. During that time, I had no money, no stability, and two traumatised children to care for. I didn\u2019t even have enough for food or basic items.<\/p>\n<p>KMEWO stepped in when I had no one else. They helped me with emergency support \u2014 food, travel, clothing, and household items. They were the only ones I could turn to when other services were slow to respond. Their caseworker listened without judgment and helped me every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>With their help, I\u2019ve been able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a safety plan<\/li>\n<li>Get legal advice for immigration and family law<\/li>\n<li>Apply for Universal Credit and Housing Benefit<\/li>\n<li>Find support from Social Services and MARAC<\/li>\n<li>Connect with my children\u2019s school and other professionals<\/li>\n<li>Start building a life again, one step at a time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I\u2019m still living with fear \u2014 the risk of child abduction hasn\u2019t gone away. My legal team is working hard to get protective orders in place. I know I have a long journey ahead, but I finally feel like someone is standing beside me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Message to Other Women<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this and you feel trapped like I did \u2014 please know that you\u2019re not alone. There is help. There are people who will believe you and stand with you.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m thankful to KMEWO for helping me and my children feel safe again.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m a mother of two young British children, and I\u2019m a survivor of long-term domestic abuse and honour-based violence. A friend who was worried about me referred me to KMEWO. At that time, I felt trapped \u2014 completely isolated from my family and community. 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