by Tiffany Olival Purple Bruises... On my mind, body, and soul-healing. I'm a broken heart mending and a fog lifted, losses turning into gains and defeat to fighting, I am crushed esteem becoming confidence, danger into safety, fear unveiling courage…
by Tracy McCauley I am not just a survivor of domestic violence. I AM a conqueror! I have decided to make it my life’s mission to not only conquer within my personal life but also help others conquer as well.…
By Dana Hudson (Reid) I AM a teenage dropout...as a result of my relationship with my abuser that I met at age 17. He said he loves me and no one could love me like he did. I AM certain…
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…