I don’t know about you, but for me, growing up was tricky. I was constantly trying to read my mother’s emotions, thoughts, and desires because I enjoyed being the good child. It could be difficult to try to please my…
When Safe Harbor took us up on our offer to 'Ask Us Why', the folks at the #LBAgainstDV Campaign smiled. Now we get to explain ourselves - "Why?" you ask? Because throughout the United States, 1 in 3 women and 1…
“They are survivors. If you don’t have respect for their strength, you can’t be of any help. It’s a privilege that they let you in - there’s no reason they should trust you, none. You can’t know their terror. It’s…
“Are you okay, son?” I could barely here his voice through the pain and embarrassment. I was lying on my back, shocked by the hit my head had taken. The lights of the field shown down on me, and I…
Dear Beautiful One, I sit here and begin to wonder what’s actually going through her head at this very moment. Are you like I was? Are you feeling afraid, angry, depressed, heart-broken, in physical pain, embarrassed, lonely, confused, hopeless, or…
I was in high school drinking at a friend’s house with five or six other people. I don’t remember exactly how old I was or the names of every person that was there. My friend lived far out in the…
Each of our volunteers at Safe Harbor has a story. This month, we're sharing perspective from Kendall - one of our interns who spends time weekly in our Greenville shelter and is committed to influencing a culture where all people feel safe and valued in…
Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women, 1 in 7 men, and millions of children every year. 67% of youth never discuss this issue with anyone. What's more, domestic violence and the power and control that make abuse work is entirely preventable. Ending…
Strangely enough, my experience with Safe Harbor began with a bottle of fluorescent pink nail polish and a simple question. Across from me sat a 10 year-old girl whose life experiences were unlike my own. Her mother was a survivor…
