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For survivors

Dear Sister

Trauma-informed workshops for Black girls and young women affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Dear Sister is a safe, nurturing space to rebuild self-esteem, grow resilience and reconnect with who you are, alongside others who understand.

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Dear Sister,

Dear Sister is a space shaped by survivors and held by women who understand that harm does not happen in isolation, and that healing does not have to either. You do not need to explain yourself, share your story or arrive with the right words. You can come exactly as you are, take part in whatever feels right, and simply be among others who are finding their way back to themselves.

With love, the Frieda team

What to expect

A space that moves at your pace

Every Dear Sister session is shaped by the girls and young women in the room, so no two are quite the same.

Small, trauma-informed workshops led by two experienced facilitators
Creative and therapeutic activities that build self-esteem, resilience and identity, never pressure to share
Refreshments at every session, and a care package of sanitary and wellbeing essentials
Your feedback after each session shapes what we do next

Dear Sister is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. Together with Hope and Healing, it has reached more than 200 survivors since 2020.

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Who can come to Dear Sister?

Black girls and young women who have been affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence.

Do I have to talk about what happened to me?

No. You never have to share anything you do not want to.

Is there a cost?

There is nothing to pay. Dear Sister is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery players.

Where and when does it happen?

Workshops run twice a month across Coventry, Birmingham and Solihull. Get in touch and we will let you know when and where the next one is taking place.

Come as you are

Get in touch to hear about the next Dear Sister session, or to talk it through with us first. There is no pressure and no wrong question.

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