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, an assistant for the County of Orange, always dreamed of a better life for herself and her three daughters. In 2018, she and her partner purchased a home together,
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
By: Young Lin, Therapeutic Program Supervisor Last October, we detailed the cycle of violence and signs to spot that indicate someone might be in an abusive relationship without realizing it.
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
By: Mieka Bledsoe, LMFT, Clinical Program Supervisor When it comes to understanding the complexity of relationship violence, it can be difficult for bystanders and even victims themselves to recognize abusive behaviors.
By Jaquelin Ortiz Martinez, Interim Prevention & Community Education Coordinator One can experience an abusive or toxic relationship without even realizing it, especially if they’re wearing metaphorical rose-colored glasses. In
Taylor recently immigrated from Japan to the US in search of a better life with more opportunities. In pursuit of her dreams, Taylor wasted no time. She dedicated herself to
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
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