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Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2023

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All the Details for the 15th Anniversary of Dish It Up

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May 11, 2023

Meet the Chefs Participating in the 15th Anniversary of Dish It Up

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Apr 11, 2023

Meet the Key Leaders Behind the 15th Anniversary of Dish It Up

Lonnie & Jordan’s Story

The life-saving work that Women Against Abuse achieves each day would not be possible without the support of advocates in the community.

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Khadijah's Story

It was young love, and it felt exciting. Looking back, there were red flags early on, but I didn’t see them at the time.

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Lucia’s Story

Lucia* came to the Women Against Abuse emergency shelter pregnant and with five children.

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Renee’s Story

Renee Norris Jones experienced 7 years of domestic violence at a time when few resources existed to help victims escape abuse.

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Shakeda's Story

I was 5 years old when my mom got a new job as a manager at a local KFC. She met a gentleman there who was a suave, smooth kind of guy, rode a bike, didn’t care about authority, and was the opposite of my father. My mom fell hard for him.

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Kathleen’s Story

For years, Kathleen's* life was defined by her husband's moods, needs and whims.

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Amy's Story

“This is not OK; this is not who I will be; I will love my children; violence will not be allowed in my home.”

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Justine’s Story

Justine got to know Eric in college, while working part time at a Virginia-based home improvement store. They began casually dating in 1999, eventually marrying in May of 2006. Looking back, her sister, Lauren, can see the red flags.

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Un nuevo comienzo para Natalie

Ingresar al albergue seguro de Women Against Abuse, realmente irse para siempre, fue la culminación de 10 años de abuso en la relación; más discusiones, amenazas y noches sin dormir de las que Natalie* podría contar. Tenían hijos en común, compartían la vida y dependían del otro económicamente. No era fácil ponerle un fin a la relación.

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Catherine’s Story

When I first met my abuser, I was just 14 years old and he was 20. I thought I was in love, so I ignored the disapproval of my mom and sister.

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