Stories
Churchill quote
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
– Winston Churchill
[Read More]It's Okay to be a Voice for Yourself
"This program showed me that I was not alone. It helped me accept that trauma was a part of me, not who I was. It helped me grow and know that it is OK to be a voice for yourself and to speak up. Since taking this program, I have felt something grow inside of me… I think it is acceptance and it feels empowering. I owe that to this program.
[Read More]It takes a Leap of Courage
Susan is a twenty-five-year-old single mother with an enviable commitment to improving her life and the lives of her two young daughters. Susan courageously made the decision to leave her abusive partner and seek support from Alice Housing, which provides safe and affordable housing for women and children fleeing family violence.
[Read More]I am a Lot Stronger Than I Thought Possible
“I learned so much here. I learned to stop blaming myself for his actions. I learned I am a lot stronger than I thought possible. I learned that it’s OK for me to just leave when a situation is making me feel unsafe. I have to deal with my ex because of our daughter.
[Read More]In Her Own Words
In 2008 I left a 10-year abusive relationship. I thank God everyday for being alive. Not only for my own safety but for my daughter who is no longer afraid. When I left my abuser, I was in an ambulance unconscious and this was not the first time but thanks to everyone for supporting me, it will be the last.
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