Shelter & Strength

by Anniyah Balonek in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Shelter & Strength

Total raised £15

£2,000 target 31 days left
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Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 28th May 2025 at 7:51am

To raise funds and awareness for Roshni Birmingham, supporting women and children fleeing domestic abuse, forced marriage etc

by Anniyah Balonek in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

My Story — From Survival to Strength

My name is Anniyah. Behind my smile and my business is a story of survival, pain, and ultimately—power.

As a child, I was severely abused by my stepfather. The kind of abuse no child should ever endure—physical, emotional, and terrifying. I grew up carrying wounds that no one could see.

Later, I married with hope, only to face another cycle of abuse. I was mentally broken down, financially controlled, and at times, I was physically and sexually violated by the person who vowed to protect me. I lost myself.

But something in me refused to stay silent. I found the courage to walk away, to reclaim my voice, and to start again.

I built Noor Beauty & Healing from the ground up—not just as a business, but as a symbol of empowerment. A space where women can feel safe, seen, and beautiful. A space built from the pain I once lived through, now turned into purpose.

Today, I’m raising funds for Roshni Birmingham, a charity that supports women and children escaping abuse. Because I know exactly how it feels to be trapped, afraid, and voiceless—and I also know how life-changing it is to receive help, support, and love.

This is more than charity. It’s personal.

Please support however you can. You’re not just donating—you’re helping someone escape the darkness, just like I did.

With love,

Anniyah

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