Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Domestic Violence Survivor Finds Refuge at SEAL Ashram
Neha, a woman who experienced domestic violence, found safety at SEAL Ashram after fleeing an abusive marriage.
She initially sought police help but was pressured to return to her in-laws.
Despite a brief stay with family, she returned to the ashram, where she felt safe and supported.
She is now working at the ashram and contributing to its mission of helping others.
The story highlights the difficult choices survivors face and the importance of support systems.
Neha, a domestic violence survivor, found refuge at the SEAL Ashram.
She had been abused by her husband and in-laws.
Initially she sought police help but was pressured to return.
She later lived with her family before returning to the ashram.
Neha now works and lives at the SEAL Ashram.
- Who
- Neha, a domestic violence survivor.
- What
- Returned to SEAL Ashram after a brief time with her family.
- When
- Initially admitted in 2018, returned in 2024.
- Where
- Panvel, near Mumbai, and the SEAL Ashram.
- Why
- Felt unsafe with her family and found security at the Ashram.
- Location of Ashram
- Panvel, near Mumbai
- Year of Initial Admission
- 2018
- Name of NGO
- Social and Evangelical Association for Love (SEAL) Ashram
- Survivor's Profession
- Office staff at SEAL Ashram
- Key Figure at Ashram
- Pastor K. M. Philip
- Current Status
- Living and working at SEAL Ashram