I am a mother of four children. We had to leave our home because of domestic abuse, making the difficult decision to prioritise our safety and wellbeing.

Leaving was not a choice I made lightly. I did not choose to leave our home permanently. I left because I was trying to protect my children from experiencing further trauma and believed it was the safest option for them at that time.

I expected to be able to return home once the situation had changed, as I understood that alternative arrangements were being made. Instead, we found ourselves separated from the home, stability, and community we had always known.

While leaving gave us safety, it also meant losing the security of our family home and the place where my children's lives were rooted.

Beccles is our home. It is where my children's schools, friendships, family support, and community are. After everything they have experienced, maintaining that stability is incredibly important for their wellbeing.

Children should never have to lose their home and their sense of belonging because their family had to leave an unsafe situation.

I am asking East Suffolk Council, Waveney & Yare Housing Association, and local decision-makers to review my family's housing situation and do everything possible to help us return to suitable housing in Beccles.

We are asking for:

A full review of our housing situation.

Every possible effort to help us remain connected to our community in Beccles.

Greater consideration for the impact housing decisions have on children affected by domestic abuse.

This petition is not about blame. It is about compassion, fairness, and recognising that families escaping domestic abuse deserve support, stability, and the chance to rebuild their lives.

Please sign and share this petition to show that children deserve safety, security, and the opportunity to remain connected to the communities that support them.

Thank you for standing with us