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엘레나의 이야기

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 of becoming

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Not Just Sunshine: Understanding the Summer Struggles of Survivors

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 many survivors

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Sarah’s Story

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 relationship with

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Understanding Trauma Bonds: Why Victims Stay in Abusive Relationships

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 perplexing to

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아바의 이야기

Ava was once a dedicated student, excelling in her academics and full of promise for a bright future. However, her life took a drastic turn when her loving partnership morphed into a

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Suffering Alone: The Impacts of Isolation on the Mental Well-Being of Victims and Survivors of Relationship Violence

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 impact on

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