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Sheila

Sheila’s Story

Sheila arrived at the Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter after waking up in a hospital emergency room.

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Historia de Shakeda

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La Historia de Tamika

Tenía 23 años, era madre soltera y estaba embarazada de mi segunda hija. Mi prometido tenía problemas con el consumo de alcohol y recibí muchos golpes y moretones hasta que nació nuestra hija. Me di cuenta de que si no me iba, mis hijas no me verían como una persona fuerte.

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Tamika's Story

I was 23 years old, a single mother, and pregnant with my second daughter. My fiancé had a drinking problem, and I took a lot of busted lips and sore arms until our daughter was born. I realized if I didn’t get out, my daughters wouldn’t see me as a strong person.

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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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Dick MacKay’s Story

Dick MacKay knows the real reason for the holiday season—to bring hope to families in need.

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Candace's Story

When people consider domestic violence (DV), they often think of the adult victim/survivor. But what about the children who have seen or experienced the abuse; the boys, girls and young adults who have been afraid in their own home? Candace, who worked as a therapist at Women Against Abuse, witnessed her mother being abused for many years, is choosing to share her story to shine a light on this little told aspect of DV. These are her words.

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Trevor's Story

Trevor is a college student and advocate who shared his story at our 2018 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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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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LATICIA'S STORY

“We were just a couple trying to make a relationship work,” reflected Laticia.

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