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While it can be easy to get caught up in the marketing of February as a month of romance, the sobering reality is that many people feel trapped in relationships that are wildly different than they expected them to be – marked by manipulation, violence, or verbal, emotional, or financial abuse. The idea of celebrating…
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Each new year brings an opportunity for a fresh start, and many people use this time to set new goals, aspirations, or plans for the upcoming 12 months – often with the idea of creating some sort of change. At The Center, we do the same kind of planning to ensure survivors can count on…
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The Center for Women and Families has recognized outstanding women in the community through the Women of Distinction Award since 1988 at our annual Celebration of Service and Survival gala. An individual honored as a Woman of Distinction has given a lifetime of professional and/or volunteer services that has left an indelible mark on the…
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After nearly two full years of navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, our team at The Center for Women and Families looks ahead to 2022 through a lens of resilience, determination, and hope. We are touched and inspired by the critical support we’ve received during this ongoing public health crisis – especially when so…
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The holidays can be an especially precarious time for people experiencing abuse. Though violence can increase this time of year with added stress over expenses, traveling, and the anticipation of seeing extended family members, reporting often tapers off. The reasons vary, but for parents, many hope to maintain some stability for their children through the…
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A survivor two times over, Yvonne first escaped a manipulative marriage only to find herself in a physically abusive relationship that she was convinced would end her life. “Like grief, the pain I still feel from these relationships doesn’t have a day or time. It comes and goes,” Yvonne said. “I don’t mind sharing my…
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