When Jordan reflected on life before coming to Human Options, she shared that she once believed her abuser was the love of their life. Jordan described herself as a deeply devoted parent. Her commitment to being a “great parent” made her
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
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director The start of a new school year always feels like a blank page full of promise, energy, and possibility. Campuses buzz
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
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
Meredith, asistente del Condado de Orange, siempre soñó con una vida mejor para ella y sus tres hijas. En 2018, ella y su pareja compraron una casa juntos,
By: Mieka Bledsoe, LMFT, Clinical Program Supervisor Relationship violence doesn’t discriminate based on age. Despite societal misconceptions, older adults face unique challenges when experiencing relationship violence. When we think
By: Arezoo Roa, MSW, Prevention & Community Education Director In every corner of the world, behind closed doors, and within seemingly peaceful communities, relationship violence and sexual assault cast long
Por: Young Lin, Supervisora del Programa Terapéutico El pasado mes de octubre, detallamos el ciclo de la violencia y las señales a detectar que indican que alguien podría estar en una relación abusiva sin darse cuenta.
At just 14 years old, Michelle found herself navigating a tumultuous relationship, lacking support from family and friends. By 17, she became a mother, bearing the responsibility of caring for
