Do you think someone you care about may be experiencing abuse? It can be difficult to know what to do when you feel a friend or family member is being abused, and each situation is different. Here are some do’s…
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Making a Safety Plan
Safety Planning Though you do not have control over your partner’s violence, you do have a choice about how to get yourself and your children to safety. Leaving must be done with a careful plan. Abusers often become more violent…
Theresa’s Story: Healing From the Inside Out
My name is Theresa. I hope you can take a few minutes to hear me out. I want to tell you how you and Safe Connections helped me and my daughter. I grew up with lots of abuse in my…
Astrid’s Story
“You aren’t as stuck as you think you are.” Astrid, a mother of five beautiful daughters, needed help. Her husband had a violent temper which he unleashed in unpredictable outbursts. His skills and connections honed through service in the military…