Before everything changed, Alex had built a life rooted in stability, care, and pride. She worked hard to provide a nurturing home where her children could thrive, attending school, participating
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
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
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 January is recognized as Stalking Awareness Month. Understanding stalking as an abusive tactic in relationship violence is something we need to
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
When Drew landed a job at a local keychain company, she felt an immediate connection with her supervisor George. What initially seemed like the start of something special turned sour,
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Prevention & Community Education Director When we think about relationship violence and what it looks like, our experience and learnings associate it with physical as the
