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 Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Senior Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director There are wounds that can be seen, and then there are the ones that live quietly beneath the surface
Before coming to Human Options, twenty‑one‑year‑old Daniel was a college student carrying the invisible weight of growing up in a home shaped by relationship violence. He not only witnessed abuse
By: Young Lin, LCSW, Clinical Director April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a Clinical Director, I often remind people that child abuse is not limited to what we can
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
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director Women’s History Month always invites me to pause, breathe, and reflect on those brave women who have helped pave the
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
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Prevention & Community Educator January is Stalking Awareness Month, a time when we talk about one of the least understood but most pervasive tactics used
Before finding Human Options, Sol spent most of her life in survival mode. Growing up without support shaped a childhood filled with instability that continued into adulthood. When her mother moved across the
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director When we think about stalking, the first words that come to mind are often “fear,” “anxiety,” or “danger.” But a
