A local youth group share their experiences of coming out, challenges at school and safety in their communities.

For Further Support: Safe Space Directory http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271

Credits This story was told to Millie from Cartwheel Arts and Faye from Rochdale Youth Service.

This episode is produced by Cartwheel Arts.

The Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together

"If I allow him to be here (in my mind) he’s still in control and I'm not allowing that any more"

The lovely Shellac shares her story of leaving Pakistan for 'leafy' Rochdale, her experiences, the challenges and the champions who have helped her on her way.

Credits

Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together

“One of my wisdom teeth was smashed into 14 peices because he hit me that hard" Channi shares her brave story of how she turned her life around after being abused as a child and how that impacted on her future relationships.

For further support In this episode Channi references the Rochdale Connections Trust https://www.r-c-t.co.uk 

Safe Space Directory http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271

Credits This story was told to Jenny Miller from Rochdale Connections Trust This episode is produced by Jack Donnelly, further edits by Danielle Porter Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together.

“They said those words that no women wants to hear, 'I’m sorry there’s no heartbeat."   

Farah shares her story of losing her two children through miscarriage and stillbirth, with blunt honesty, humour and poetry.  

For further support:  

In this episode Farah references the charity Ellies Gift  https://elliesgift.app  

Safe Space Directory  http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271   

Credits: This story was told to Action Together  

This episode is produced by Danielle Porter  Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together

We’ve gathered stories of strength, from women who come from all walks of life. These inspiring tales are told by women from Rochdale. In each episode, you’ll hear stories about friends and family, migration, motherhood, relationships and health and wellbeing

The first episode is released on 22 March 2022.