February 10, 2022
When love isn’t as it should be
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…
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January 13, 2022
What will be your impact this year?
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…
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January 8, 2022
Announcing the 2022 Women of Distinction
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….
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December 27, 2021
Year in Review: 2021
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…
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December 14, 2021
When the holidays aren’t happy: Managing DV and its impacts
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…
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November 10, 2021
Escaping intimate partner abuse – not once, but twice
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,…
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