Dhaani's Story
Navigate the complex journey of seeking justice as a survivor of domestic violence in India. Every choice impacts your safety, health, finances, and your child's well-being. The system is stacked against you—can you find a path forward?
Dhaani is a young migrant woman from a marginalized caste, living in an informal settlement. She works irregular jobs—cleaning, sorting waste, childcare—while caring for her 6-year-old child.
Her husband, a migrant labourer, has become increasingly violent, fuelled by erratic work, debt, and substance use.
Dhaani has little family support and limited savings. Her life is shaped by constant calculations: safety, income, shelter, and her child's wellbeing.
After a recent violent incident, she must decide how to respond—knowing each choice will shape who she can trust, what risks she faces, and which doors remain open or closed.
For the next few minutes, step into Dhaani's shoes. Every choice shapes her future pathways.
There is no perfect option. Each action helps in some ways and complicates others—just like the real choices women like Dhaani navigate daily.