For them it can be a bigger problem that they feel let down and out of place, are homeless, rarely see their children or have serious relationship problems.
”We need to listen to them. We need to take an interest in them and their perspectives on life, rather than feeling sorry for them. We need to ask them, ‘How are you?’ and ‘What problems do you face in your life?’ – and then actually take what they say seriously.”
The researcher believes that further research based on this approach to the women may help improve the social services available to them in the future.