Fi-Zee-Jacko-Mi W

Martin Billany - In Memorium

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In memory of Martin Billany
Refuge

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We provide expert, specialist support to women & children fleeing domestic abuse

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Martin Billany took his own life after suffering with PSTD as a consequence of domestic abuse as a child. The pain and anguish caused by this physical and emotional abuse from both his parents left Martin isolated and battling depression.  In his own words - 

''I've made many mistakes in my life but I never hit a woman or abused a child & as I write this, my broken 💔hurts so much. I never recovered from the abuse I lived through as a child & now it's time to go. I hope you all can live healthy & peaceful lives. Love, Martin X''

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Refuge

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Refuge opened the world’s first refuge in West London in 1971. We support thousands of women & children every day, experiencing domestic and sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, stalking, trafficking, prostitution & so-called ‘honour’ based violence.

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