Zara's Story
Now, both my daughters are back in my care. I am overjoyed, cos that’s what I got clean for.
Agenda’s social media campaign #ThisisMyStory is raising women’s voices by sharing their experiences in their own words.
Around 1.2 million women in England and Wales have experienced extensive violence and abuse as both children and adults.
As a result, they are often deeply traumatised and go on to face multiple problems like poverty, homelessness, poor mental health and using drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms.
For the campaign, Agenda is sharing the stories of women on Twitter and Facebook to help get their voices heard.
Now, both my daughters are back in my care. I am overjoyed, cos that’s what I got clean for.
I’ve been immensely lucky to have such an amazing support network on my recovery journey. A lot of the women I meet are not nearly as fortunate.
If I could say anything to someone who was in a similar situation, I would say speak to someone, make them listen.