Client Piece: Overcoming Obstacles

Client Piece: Overcoming Obstacles

Lisa’s Story: When Lisa (age 47) first joined our outreach support group, she was very quiet and spent a lot of time listening to other survivors in the group. As time went on, Lisa grew more confident, and she is now comfortable sharing her personal journey...
Client Piece: Basketball

Client Piece: Basketball

Finn’s Story: Finn’s parents were often called the perfect couple. Finn’s father was handsome and charming. His mother was fun and outgoing. Behind closed doors, Finn’s father was controlling, jealous and physically abusive. Over time, the abuse escalated and...
Client Piece: Cave

Client Piece: Cave

Tommy’s Story: Tommy came to shelter with his brother and mother. They had been living with a longtime friend of Tommy’s mother after Tommy’s grandmother had passed away. The friend began abusing Tommy’s mother as well as making threats towards Tommy and Tommy’s...
Client Piece: Home

Client Piece: Home

James’ Story: James (age 8) is a middle child in a family of five. His father went to prison for multiple domestic violence related charges perpetuated against different women. Growing up, James watched how his father expressed anger or dealt with conflict, and...
Client Piece: Confusion

Client Piece: Confusion

Sonia’s Story: Sonia’s parents were married just months before she was born, and many people told them that they were the perfect couple. Sonia’s father was handsome and charming. Her mother was fun and outgoing. Behind closed doors, Sonia’s father was...

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