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Balvinder left her family home with her son, Daljit, to escape an abusive marriage. Feeling alone and unsure of her rights and how to navigate her next steps, she reached out to a domestic abuse charity for assistance, which referred her to Shelter.
The temporary accommodation allocated to Balvinder was unsuitable for her son Daljit, who is neurodivergent. He has autism and sensory processing disorder. He struggled to adapt to living in temporary accommodation, as it takes away feelings of safety and replaces them with uncertainty and fear, which can be unsettling for children who are neurodivergent. These children are extra sensitive to sounds, smells and changes to their environment. So, the need for a safe and stable home is even more important. Balvinder said,
'That's why I think an organisation like Shelter is so crucial, because there are more and more people who are in this vulnerable situation.’
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