What does ‘Safe Space’ mean to me?
First in our 16 Days of Activism series is a personal insight into what makes a truly safe space for one individual, that we think sums it up perfectly.
What does ‘Safe Space’ mean to me?
First in our 16 Days of Activism series is a personal insight into what makes a truly safe space for one individual, that we think sums it up perfectly.
Unless you have experienced what it is like to feel unsafe, you may never truly understand the value of ‘Safe Spaces’. It is an actual supportive and loving space where you can remember to breathe freely. You can allow yourself to permit oxygen to fill your lungs to its capacity and come alive again.
It is a place to take the weight and burden off of your shoulders even for a short while because dropping that heavy load altogether could mean losing your beloved children, your home or your life. It is a place where you can remember that it is Ok to value yourself, still smile and be amazed to catch yourself off-guard by laughter that was buried deep inside of you. It is a safe place for healing, restoration and liberation without judgement and condemnation.
A ‘Safe Space’ is not just a discreetly tucked away building with security measures in place. A ‘Safe Space’ is the people hosting and working in that special space. It is a group of incredible, caring, trauma-informed, experienced people. They know what you have been through and what you are going through but more importantly they know where you need to get to and how to help you get there!!!
Voices was my Safe Space.
Latest News
The Voices Team is pausing services for two weeks as we plan our annual strategy and service provision for the forthcoming year
18th August- 1st September Please find details of other useful agencies here: And remember if you are scared / feel at risk of harm or are worried about someone else always call 999. Help for anyone feeling low: and THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING, Voices Team
Wera Hobhouse Bath MP Speaks to Government to safeguard services like Voices, who are a life-line for survivors in Bath, offering long-term support
8,000 people experience domestic abuse each year in B&NES. Survivors need wraparound support to rebuild their lives after suffering the trauma of abuse. That’s why I called on the Government to safeguard services like Voices, who are a life-line for survivors in Bath, offering long-term support See the video of Wera speaking in Parliament here.