Every woman deserves to live free from fear. But one in four women face domestic abuse over their lifetime – women we know, love and work with.But for practical reasons, some women and their children escaping an abusive partner can’t be sheltered in a traditional shared refuge.This is why we are calling on you to join The Independent and Refuge.Together, we’ll raise £300,000 to build an innovative, safe home that welcomes any woman fearing for her life, no matter her circumstances. Donate on The Independent now.
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00:00I was in a very bad relationship, including sexual, financial and physical violence.
00:10In my marriage, I was bullied and abused mentally and psychologically.
00:15I wanted to leave for a long time, but I didn't know who to turn to.
00:21I needed to leave, but I didn't know where to go or what I was even doing.
00:25Some refuges said it would be difficult to accept us with my two teenagers.
00:30I called Refuge and they said they had something for me.
00:34One in four women are affected by domestic abuse in their lifetime.
00:38One woman is killed by a partner or ex every five days on average in England and Wales.
00:45Every week, approximately three women die by suicide as a result of domestic abuse.
00:50Every two minutes, someone turns to Refuge for help.
00:54And that is why The Independent is partnering with Refuge for the Brick by Brick campaign.
01:01We're counting upon your contribution to build a safe house for Refuge, so they can provide
01:08a home to survivors of domestic abuse.
01:11Build a house.
01:12Rebuild women's lives.
01:14Be a brick.
01:15Buy a brick.
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