by Mary Maupai | Oct 4, 2018 | Survivor Stories, Walk To End It
When approached with the opportunity to participate in planning this year’s walk, I simply could not stand idly by. I personally know many who have been impacted by the dark world of human trafficking, either directly or indirectly—in fact, I have been directly...
by Mary Maupai | Apr 20, 2016 | Community Awareness, Survivor Stories, Volunteers
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and because we appreciate our volunteers all year long, we wanted to share the story of one of our amazing volunteers. All of our volunteers are incredible, but Alice’s story is quite remarkable. We hope that her...
by Mary Maupai | Jun 1, 2015 | Survivor Stories
I had been with him for over four years, and the first two years were our honeymoon. A trip out of town, lunch, dinner, bills paid, clothes, jewelry and his undivided attention at any time. Everything a lady would have wanted from a man she thought was just hers. This...
by Mary Maupai | 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 Mary Maupai | 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 Mary Maupai | 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...
