“To all the staff at BWR…”
“Thank you for your kindness, empathy and support throughout my short time here. You helped me regain my trust and start again. My gratitude is monumental. Keep up the good work! I could never have done it without you all.”
“To the best key worker…”
“Thank you for supporting me with your time, trust and empathy throughout my time here. I cannot stress enough how helpful it has been. I really appreciate every effort you made for me from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for helping me with my first steps to Freedom.”
“I’m getting better and stronger.”
“The team were very helpful and supportive when I was in hard time. Thanks to the staff today I’m getting better and stronger.”
Helpful, informative staff
“The staff were really helpful and gave me all the information I needed to know. They answered all of my questions and gave me the support I needed to feel comfortable. I am very happy with the service.”
Support makes a huge difference
“I’ve always felt supported from the staff at Bray Women’s Refuge and the outreach team. It makes a huge difference having someone on the end of the phone or having someone to chat with in court.”
“Warm and welcoming”
“The staff were very warm and welcoming, then often checking-in and following up with me.”
“Made me feel believed”
“The staff were amazing, made me feel believed, they were there every step of the way. I don’t think I’d be where I am now if it wasn’t for them. They were very helpful and informative.”
“I was an absolute mess.”
“My family rallied around but some friends walked away. I was an absolute mess. Only for Bray Women’s Refuge, I have no doubt that my life would not be as good as it is today. Their knowledge, compassion and strength pushed me. I will never forget all the help my outreach support worker gave me.”
“Safe, supported, well informed at every stage.”
“Over the last 6 months, I’ve faced some of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make. While it took me years to get to the point where I was ready to reach out and seek support, as soon I did, I was so pleasantly surprised. I have felt safe, supported, well informed at every stage.”
