by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 6, 2015 | Survivor Stories
After someone experiences sexual assault, the emotional and psychological impact of that trauma can be much more devastating than the physical injuries. It’s common for a survivor of sexual assault to feel alone, afraid, anxious or sad. They may also feel guilty,...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Nov 3, 2014 | Individual, Survivor Stories
Maria is a 65-year-old Hispanic woman who transformed her life with the support of Safe Harbor’s adult counseling program. Maria relocated to Virginia six months ago to flee her abusive husband of 18 years. She came to Richmond to live with family, and a...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 27, 2014 | Survivor Stories
Dana is a survivor of domestic violence who transformed her life. Her journey with Safe Harbor began in the early 2000s, when she entered the emergency shelter due to the abuse she endured at the hands of her husband. Dana was undocumented, but her husband was a...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | May 22, 2013 | Community Support, Local & Regional, Shelter News
No one would want to live in a shelter on Mother’s Day (or any day) and these amazing donors who made this day brighter for those we serve. Jewish Women International provided flowers and cosmetics from OPI for those living in our emergency Shelter. Uptown Alley...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 26, 2011 | Safe Harbor News, Survivor Stories
Today is a new beginning for me and I have to thank the staff at Safe Harbor for all the support and kindness that has been shown during my stay. I don’t want to leave anyone out but there are certain people that I feel need to give special thanks. I’ll start with...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 26, 2011 | Survivor Stories
I have chosen today to rise above the shame of my own experience with domestic violence and speak out, as a survivor. I have given talks, raised money and I have been asked a thousand times, Michelle, why domestic violence? I never answered with anything but, because...