Door 21: The Wisdom Story
Survivors gather in a circle, sharing stories that transform pain into power. Each voice is a light in the dark, illuminating new paths and hope-filled futures. You may choose to listen deeply, learning from their experience, or help write a new chapter of courage and healing for others to follow.
Survivor Poem –
Instructions for Walking Out
Go slowly,
if you need to.
Go quickly,
if you can.
Take with you
what matters most:
your documents,
your medicines,
your child’s favourite teddy,
the phone numbers of people
who say “I believe you.”
Leave behind
their voice in your head
telling you that you can’t.
You owe them nothing.
You owe yourself everything.
When your legs feel weak,
remember:
they are still moving.
Every step away
from what hurt you
is a step towards
what you have not yet met—
a room where your laughter
does not make anyone angry,
a bed that belongs to your rest,
a future that does not ask
for your pain as payment.
You do not walk alone.
Other survivors
have left footprints
in this road.
Put your feet in ours
until you trust your own.
By S
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Bedfordshire Based Services
Butterflies in Shades of Grey
The Butterflies in Shades of Grey programme is a comprehensive support initiative designed to assist both direct and indirect victims of domestic and sexual violence. This programme acknowledges the complex nature of trauma and offers a multi-faceted approach to healing and empowerment.
Bedfordshire Police
Bedfordshire Police and our partners are working together to tackle perpetrators of violence or abuse against women and girls. Crimes which disproportionally affect females include rape and sexual offences, stalking and domestic abuse.
BDAP
Bedfordshire Police and our partners are working together to tackle perpetrators of violence or abuse against women and girls. Crimes which disproportionally affect females include rape and sexual offences, stalking and domestic abuse.
National Services
24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline for Women
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Helping women escape domestic abuse
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16 Days of Action 2025
This year’s 16 Days of Action Our House tour and workshops is proud to be funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Grassroots Innovation Fund.