Elena was a dedicated college student with a quiet determination to build a meaningful future. She spent her days attending classes at her local community college, working toward her dream
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director Summer is supposed to be a time of joy sunshine, laughter, family barbecues, and long days filled with possibility. But for
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
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
Ava era una estudiante aplicada, sobresaliente en sus estudios y llena de promesas para un futuro brillante. Sin embargo, su vida dio un giro drástico cuando su cariñosa relación se transformó en una relación sentimental.
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Prevention & Community Education Director of Human Options As a domestic violence advocate focused on prevention with a mental health background, I see the long-term
