Celines found safe shelter, freedom, and healing
“Knowing what he was capable of, remembering the terror of his hands around my neck, I feared for my safety and my son’s life. I knew I had to leave.”
Helen's Story: A Mother and Her Children Overcome Domestic Violence
"Talking to my children about domestic violence and abuse was important because they now understand what a healthy relationship is.” - Helen, domestic violence survivor.
Parenting at a Domestic Violence Shelter: Natasha’s Story
For Natasha and her sons, living in one of our NYC domestic violence shelters helped them regain a sense of safety.
Alyssa's Story Overcoming Homelessness
Alyssa, a Safe Horizon Streetwork Project client, reflects on what it means for her to be a mom and watching her daughter grow right in front of her eyes.
Lisa Ran to Escape Abuse, Now She Runs for a Cause
Lisa Whelan, a domestic violence survivor, first ran to escape her husband. Now, she runs to inspire positive change. Read her story.
An Open Letter from Domestic Violence Survivor Lily Morales
Domestic violence survivor Lily Morales recalls her heartbreaking story of abuse and how Safe Horizon's programs, supported by the Violence Against Women Act, helped her heal.
A Survivor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Finds Hope and Healing in America
Alejandra, an immigrant survivor of domestic violence and sexual abuse, tells her heartbreaking story and urges other survivors of domestic and sexual violence to seek help.
I Had a Right to Say 'NO' - Rosi Overcomes Domestic Violence and Marital Rape
Rosi’s success story embodies how our programs work together to truly change lives.
After Living Through Domestic Violence, Coming to Shelter Felt like Entering Open Arms
For Olympia, escaping domestic violence to one of our shelters was not only important to her future, but her children’s.
