by nwaws | Nov 15, 2018 | Client Art
Ashlee’s Story: Ashlee (age 8) is the oldest of her five siblings. Her mother was a young teenager when Ashlee was born, and Ashlee’s father was an addict who used substances to gain power and control in his relationship with Ashlee’s mother. Ashlee’s mother...
by nwaws | Nov 15, 2018 | Client Art
Diana’s Story: Diana comes from a family where the cycle of abuse has continued for many generations. Diana endured and was witness to abuse from her father, grandmother, aunt, uncle and cousin. Her family also has a history of substance abuse as a means of...
by nwaws | Nov 15, 2018 | Client Art
Anita’s Story: In our outreach support groups, Anita (age 34) has shared that the abuse she experienced destroyed her self-worth and self-esteem. Her abuser would demean her, and she sometimes would believe that she deserved the abuse. When Anita initially...
by nwaws | Nov 15, 2018 | Client Art
Camille’s Story: Camille (age 37) was scared for her life when her abusive, alcoholic husband made threats towards her and their neighbors. Since Camille left her abuser, both she and her child have been attending our weekly support groups. Camille shares that...
by nwaws | Nov 15, 2018 | Client Art
Charlotte’s Story: Charlotte (age 37) and her two children started attending our weekly outreach support groups after Charlotte left her abuser. Charlotte has been able to share with her peers in support group about how the emotional, mental, and financial abuse...
