Stories of Hope
Heidi: An Advocates Perspective
After receiving the police call that brought Stephanie and her children to the Alexandra House shelter, her advocate Heidi, knew that she would need to ease them into these new,…
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On a seemingly quiet Sunday evening, Stephanie returned home to find his car in her driveway, knowing this wouldn’t end well. Her husband was passed out on the couch in…
Read MoreCamille: An Advocates Perspective
Pamela came to Alexandra House’s emergency shelter because she could not defend herself and knew she had to escape her husband. She didn’t know what to do next, but she…
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Pamela’s husband grabbed her forcefully by the back of her hair, pulled her down on the bed, and aggressively put all his weight on top of her—she couldn’t move. She…
Read MoreA Wish and a Promise…
While another year draws to a close, we are full of reflection and gratitude for all the ways we have learned and grown. This time allows us to be thankful…
Read MoreA Journey of Hope: Rosyln’s Story
Roslyn wasn’t sure how things had gotten out of hand so quickly. She had agreed to meet him at her apartment one last time, but her decision had been made…
Read MoreA Journey of Hope: Alison’s Story
Alison had a secret…she and her four children were living each day with verbal, sexual, and physical violence. Alison didn’t have anyone to share her secret with – her secret…
Read MoreA Journey of Hope: Emily’s Story
Emily had never had much luck in love. She went from one emotionally abusive relationship to the next, and eventually, they always became physically abusive. She never dreamed she’d get…
Read MoreA Journey of Hope: Eve’s Story
Eve, a single mom of two young boys, was apprehensive about dating again after a painful divorce. But then she met Ronin who swept her off her feet with flowers,…
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Monica felt like her life was pretty normal before that night. As a single mom she kept busy with her kids, work, and social life, including a bit of online…
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