When she heard about Journey Center and how it helped victims of domestic violence, she wondered, “Could that be me? It sounded like me, but I didn’t have a black eye or a broken bone. I did have bruises from his fingers gripping my arm.”

I came to Shelter with no belongings, no job, and no hope. Two years later, with the help of everyone at Journey Center, I have a job, a car, and will soon be getting my own apartment.

For years, I didn’t realize I was a victim of domestic abuse. My husband rarely hit me, but he did do everything he could to isolate me from my friends and other family members. His relentless criticism and spying on me left me feeling powerless. When I finally decided to leave him for Shelter, I got my power back.

For Dana, Journey Center for Safety and Healing’s Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter provided a safe space for her and her daughter after fleeing her hometown.

With support from Journey Center staff Dana was able to build a safe home for her and her daughter.

For domestic violence survivor Tiffany, Journey Center for Safety and Healing’s Emergency Shelter and Trauma Therapy helped her start her healing Journey.