Sarah’s Story
My ground zero was two years ago. We had no milk, fresh fruit, or bread again. No gas in the car. He had a great...
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Many people find courage, hope, and inspiration from stories of survival. Or, survivors of domestic violence may share their story to support their recovery, or give back. Whatever the case may be the decision to share your story is up to you, and you alone.
My ground zero was two years ago. We had no milk, fresh fruit, or bread again. No gas in the car. He had a great...
I came to Edmonton to live with my 19-year old daughter who was attending attending post-secondary school. During her second year studies, she became pregnant...
I came to Canada young; I met my husband here and here we married and had our children. A few years after that we sponsored my...
I didn’t know where to go…Then I found A Safe Place. Other programs and services couldn’t (or wouldn’t) help me and my 6 week old...
He abused me throughout my pregnancy and it escalated after our baby was born. He was a chauvinist, man, who abused alcohol and vowed to...
The main part of me is strong and sturdy but flexible. The rest of me is soft, flowing and emotional. I can flow with the...
I didn't recognize the abuse at first. I had been raised in a physically abusive home, and didn't initially recognize his beahvour as abuse. Over...
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