In two consecutive days I lost my mum and dad I was so lonely, I was and still am devastated by their loss. Close family relatives came over to give their condolences but almost immediately started discussing about my marriage, I didn’t want to marry anyone I was in such despair, I didn’t know what was happening but a few months later I was pressurized, threatened and forced into marriage.
I came to UK after I got my visa. Next day after my arrival I was waken up at 5 am to prepare breakfast for the whole family and do all the house chores, I passed from being the wife to being enslaved into serving the family, I was isolated. If I felt ill they slapped me on the face and insulted me, this was happening the whole time. I wasn’t allowed to go to bed before midnight. I was physically, mentally and sexually abused. They took my mobile away and kept me disconnected from the world, unable to call any one. I cried and cried I felt so lonely! One day I was home on my own and could call my brother back home, but he refused to help me, I was going to be killed for bringing shame to the family. “I must leave this house” I thought, but HOW?
Weeks later when everyone was out I fled the house to save my life, I contacted a friend and explained the situation. He witnessed my physical wounds and helped me find a place for few days. I was scared and worried all the time, I felt helpless and traumatised with no money and no place to go, I was so scared of losing my life.
I was so lucky to know someone in this country who referred me to ACCM (UK). I found support and I didn’t feel alone anymore. I was in a safe place.
ACCM (UK) brought hope to my life helping me build my confidence and I am now starting healing from this trauma, it will take time but I am not alone anymore, I won’t be a victim anymore, I have been supported all the way long, I want to overcome this severe depression and mental health issues created by this trauma.
THANK YOU ACCM (UK)
Anonymous
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