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“I am a survivor of a toxic and abusive marriage that I withstood for 20 years. When I finally left, I had to take my paralyzed daughter and granddaughter with me.”
“My husband was constantly accusing me of cheating on him, saying that I was stealing all his money and that we were conspiring against him so he couldn’t work.”
TRIGGER WARNING: “When I was 13 years old, a family-friend of my parents sexually assaulted me. This continued for 5 years.”
TRIGGER WARNING: “My husband attacked me in front of my parents. I still carry the scars from that day.”
TRIGGER WARNING: “As my mental health deteriorated his anger towards me increased. I even started contemplating killing myself.”
“Although the landlords were great at first, they started getting more and more forceful in preaching their religion while questioning Islam and why I should leave it. When I resisted, politely, they became more and more aggressive.”
There are 6 stages to the healing process to recover from any traumatic event or from a mental illness. Each stage occurs at varying rates and depths unique to the person undergoing the crisis.
There are 6 stages to the healing process to recover from any traumatic event or from a mental illness. Each stage occurs at varying rates and depths unique to the person undergoing the crisis.
Women who come from homes of abuse have no concept of choice, having been completely oppressed by their abusers…
2020 has been a tough year for all but there are those who have suffered so much more. During the past year, Nisa Homes has received 3 times…
When it comes to domestic violence, the one question that is often asked is: “Why doesn’t she just leave?”
It is a safe residence for you and your children to go to if you are in an unsafe home environment, in an abusive relationship, homeless or at risk of homelessness or simply in need of a place of safety. The addresses of transition houses are kept confidential so that women (and children) cannot be found. Transition houses are usually regular houses that are available in most communities and cities.
Yes, you can bring your children under the age of 12, but they must also be able to follow the rules and responsibilities of the house.
The duration of stay is determined on a case by case basis, however it is usually between one to three months.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
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