By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director Every October, we shine the light. Not just as a symbol, but as a call to action. Domestic Violence Awareness
Before arriving at Human Options, Elena and her children were placed in a motel room due to the escalating violence in their home. For years, Elena endured daily abuse physical violence
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director She was the kind of person who lit up a room, until she didn’t. Friends noticed the change slowly. She stopped
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director When we think about relationship violence, it’s easy to picture bruises, broken bones, or visible scars. But not all abuse leaves
Before arriving at Human Options, Hilary was a devoted stay-at-home mother, nurturing her two children with love and care. Her life, however, was overshadowed by ongoing abuse at the hands
Before the abuse, Sarah was a woman full of dreams, a resilient, hopeful mother determined to build a life filled with love and opportunity for her children. Despite a complicated
Annie dreamed of a loving family. When she found out she was pregnant, she hoped for a beautiful future with the person she loved. But as months passed, small disagreements
Before joining Human Options, Talia was residing with her abuser and had recently given birth to her sixth child. At this juncture, the severity and danger of the abuse necessitated
By Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Prevention & Community Education Director Understanding trauma bonds reveals the deep emotional connections that can develop between an abuser and their victim. These bonds may seem
By Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Prevention & Community Education Director In today’s digital landscape, where relationships often unfold through screens, a hidden danger lurks beneath the surface: digital coercion. Imagine being
