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
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
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: Maricela Rios-Faust, Chief Executive Officer As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey to emotional and psychological safety for survivors and
For years, Andi endured unimaginable abuse at the hands of her ex-husband, Carl, encompassing physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual trauma. Despite the horrific experiences, Andi refused to be defined by
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: Maricela Rios-Faust, CEO of Human Options As caring individuals, we often think it would be easy to spot an abusive partner from a mile away and identify a victim
Adrienne was living with her newly wedded husband prior to coming to Human Options. She thought married life was going to fun and happy. They had just gotten married a
Equality between men and women has come a long way since its inception. From the right to vote to the tightening of the wage gap, women have made great strides
