Support Groups and Survivor Stories
HOPE
Center provides formal and informal style support groups for
survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Please contact us
for more information.
The
HOPE Center changed my life. They helped me not only legally
but also emotionally. When I first came to the HOPE Center I was afraid,
I felt very trapped in the situation I was in, and I believed I was
worthless. Immediately, I was put at ease when they said they could
help me. I finally felt that someone was listening to me. There I met
others who had been through or going through the same situation I was. Finally,
I was no longer alone. They helped me to find legal help and
even sat with me in the courtroom. They were also more than willing
to help my children through this as well.
It was two years ago when I first went to the HOPE Center. Over these few years,
they’ve given me the support I needed to get my GED and now I’ve graduated
from college. For the first time in eight years I feel free to make my
own choices because I have a choice and my children can be involved in activities
like boy scouts and karate because they, too, have a choice. But most importantly,
I can smile because I have a future and we are safe.
The people at HOPE Center worked very hard to give me a life that not only did
I dream of but also that was impossible a couple years ago. The HOPE Center
did for me just what its name implies − it gave me hope.
While being in group, I have learned to say "no" to people and stand
up for myself and my kids. I am a stronger woman than when I started. I
am learning I am an intelligent woman and I don't have to be
intimidated.
Clothesline project in Bridge Square.
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A support group for survivors of domestic violence meets
regularly, providing emotional
support and aiding the healing process. Questions? Call HOPE Center and ask for
Kari.
Please take a
look at a very inspiring video created by one of the courageous
women in support group. She is willing to share the link on our
website for other survivors to see that there really is hope.
Stupid Boyz
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