Sarah’s Story

Sarah’s Story

Sarah’s story   A path to hope and healing From the outside, Sarah* was a normal young woman leading a normal life – she went to work, she had friends, she lived with a loving family. But secretly, for years, Sarah was sexually abused by her stepfather. By the...
Painting with Bridget Rush

Painting with Bridget Rush

 Painting with Bridget Rush Bridget Rush is our Artist in Residence at Gilgal and has been running highly popular painting workshops with our women and children.   An accomplished artist, Bridget has a Master’s degree in Fine Art and a profound dedication to the...
Lampool’s Story

Lampool’s Story

 Lampool’s story   A courageous fight for her daughter and a new beginning The night that Lampool called the police to report her husband and his abusive family, she assumed that her life was about to change. Married to an English man with little knowledge of...
Bianca’s Story

Bianca’s Story

Bianca’s story   Breaking free: an ecape from abuse to independence In the middle of the night, Gilgal’s 24-hour support line rang. On the phone was a woman desperately seeking emergency accommodation. She had fled her family home with her children, leaving...
The Twins’ Story

The Twins’ Story

The Twins’ story   Finding refuge: a resilient journey from fear to hope Ten-year-old twins Callum* and Lucy* were brought to England by their father with promises of an exciting new life. Leaving behind their house, school and friends, they arrived on the east...
Vicky’s Story

Vicky’s Story

 Vicky’s story   The path to independence; from survivor to self-reliant When Vicky* – a kind-hearted, caring woman in her 30s – met her partner, she thought she’d found a brand-new start. Having fled from an abusive relationship before, she felt safe and secure...
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