Stories
In their words
Real experiences from people we have walked alongside. Every story here is shared with permission, with names and identifying details withheld to protect the privacy and safety of those who trusted us.
Continuity of care, mother and daughter
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Roopa Aur Aap for the support, kindness, and guidance I received during one of the most difficult and emotionally challenging periods of my life. During a time when I felt overwhelmed, uncertain, and emotionally exhausted, the support I received from your organisation gave me strength, hope, and reassurance that I was not alone.
Throughout this difficult journey, Roopa Aur Aap team stood beside me and supported me through the whole process. Whether it was emotional guidance, practical support, counselling advice, or simply checking on my well-being, I always felt supported and cared for. Their encouragement helped me regain confidence and gave me the strength to continue moving forward despite the many challenges I was facing.
As a mother, my greatest concern has always been the well-being, safety, and future of my daughter. The care, understanding, and emotional support I received reminded me that there are people who genuinely care and are willing to help women and families through difficult situations.
I sincerely appreciate the compassion, patience, dedication, and humanity shown by the Victim Support Manager, the counsellor, and the entire Roopa Aur Aap team. Your support has made a truly meaningful difference in my life, and I will always remain deeply grateful for the help, encouragement, and kindness you extended to me during one of my darkest times.
Thank you for the valuable work you do to support women and families who are struggling and in need of care, guidance, and hope. Your service makes a real difference in people's lives, and I am truly thankful for everything you have done for my daughter and me.
Referred by Police, supported to recovery
I would like to testify my experience with your organization.
In late 2023, I was having suicidal thoughts and needed help during the night, so I reached out for support. The next morning, the Victim Support Manager called to check on me. I felt safe and comfortable speaking with her. Because of that, I asked the New Zealand Police to refer me to her again in 2024.
Later, I was referred to Roopa Aur Aap through the NZ Police while I was facing domestic violence. It was one of the hardest times in my life. At Roopa Aur Aap, I met the counsellor, a kind and experienced therapist. She listened to my story with care and helped me calm my mind and focus on self-care. With her support, I was able to manage my stress and overcome deep sadness.
The Victim Support Manager also encouraged me to continue with counselling and take care of my mental health. All the support I received was free of cost.
I will always be deeply thankful to both the Victim Support Manager and the counsellor.
From crisis to safety
I hope this message finds you all well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Roopa Aur Aap organization for the unconditional support, trust, and guidance you extended to me during one of the most difficult times of my life.
When I first reached out, I did not know anyone or what to do next. Thank you for taking my case and believing in me when I had completely lost hope. The constant counselling from the counsellor and the continuous support from the Victim Support Manager gave me the clarity and strength to rebuild my life and secure my future.
Through your encouragement, I have seen a tremendous change in myself, especially in my confidence and independence. I am truly grateful to the lawyer, who helped me through the domestic violence visa process, ensuring I could stand on my own feet again.
Hats off to the entire Roopa Aur Aap team for your patience, trust, faith, and for walking beside me through this difficult journey. I couldn't have achieved my residency and regained stability without your organization's immense support.
I deeply admire the way the counsellor and the Victim Support Manager help women who have been abandoned by their families and have nowhere to turn. Roopa Aur Aap stands as a ray of hope for women like me.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you once again. I pray for your continued success, good health, and that you keep shining your light to help many more women in need.
From separation to reunion
I am pleased to say that you can go ahead with the closure of my case.
In the past months, we have been in constant touch with the counsellor ma'am and she guided us (me and my wife) to look at things from a positive point of view.
She helped us a lot in understanding the situation and also developing a better understanding between us. We are now dealing with our life in a much better way than last year.
Things started falling in their place in the first couple of sessions, but the counsellor ma'am guided us to the better path and made sure everything is moving positively.
Thanks heaps to your organisation for helping couples like us.