Being & Becoming by Amika T. Clark
‘To be or not to be’ is a famous quote from Hamlet often quoted casually by many. However for a survivor of domestic violence it is a part of their daily consciousness. To be more than the stigma, to be…
Being & Becoming by Tracy
As a survivor on this journey to healing and wholeness I celebrate being intentional- intentionally grateful, intentionality stopping the pop-up video that tells me I’m not good enough, or pretty enough, or unworthy of love. As a survivor on this…
Safe Harbor Service Updates in Response to COVID-19/Coronavirus
As protocols, recommendations and closings continue to change and grow regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, we’re taking steps to adapt in order to meet the needs of our clients and community-at-large. Please take time to read the following updates that Safe…
Crisis Line Safety Planning Guide
General Safety Recommendations • It takes strength, courage, and the willingness to make difficult choices in order to protect yourself and your children. Although there is no way to predict your perpetrator’s use of violence, always try to make the…
Safe Harbor’s Fundraising Affected by COVID-19
On March 26th, we should have been together at Westfield celebrating a night of serious fun for a really good cause at the 10th Annual Fashion with a Passion. As we are staying at home for the health and safety…
Safe Harbor Updates in Response to COVID-19/Coronavirus
Safe Harbor friends and community partners, As protocols, recommendations and closings continue to change and grow regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, we’re taking steps to adapt in order to meet the needs of our clients and community-at-large. Please take time to…
A Willing Vessel by Shakirie Simmons
My experience working against domestic violence is bittersweet. Working as a counselor, you see the difficulties of clients trying to get away from and stop the abuse; while also trying to be fair and empathetic with the person whom is…
Black on Purpose by KiSha Donaldson
To encompass an understanding that My Black Is Beautiful you must acknowledge that I am indeed Black. You must accept that my hair defies gravity. You must approach the truth that Black women are the highest educated group of people.…
Las mujeres somos valiosas y hermosas -JL
11/29/2019 Yo, JL fui una mujer abusade por 8 ½ años. Sufrí todos tipos de abuso pero espero el día adecuado y me escape. Mi exesposo fue abusador, posesivo, egoísta, manipulador, tacaño y machista. Me decía que yo no…