Anita's story
“I hid in the attic and made the phone call. I was so scared, and I was tired of living my...
“When I arrived at SAVE’s shelter, I was worn down and had very low self-esteem. Due to our past living situation,...
MARCH 29, 2021 BY ROSLYNN JEYNE (EDIT) In the United States alone, over 12 million people of both genders are victims...
MARCH 18, 2021 BY ANNIE (EDIT) Looking back into how I got into the place that I was. Only seeing the...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 BY SHAILA DIXIT (EDIT) Today I learned that the phrase “make me a sandwich” is actually a thing!...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 BY A SURVIVOR’S DAUGHTER (EDIT) I carry the tears and struggles of my mother. I carry the memories...
JULY 13, 2020 BY ANNIE (EDIT) Prison Industrial ComplexWhat was my offense?I use to think it was just one.Reflecting back now,...
JUNE 23, 2020 BY TARA KAVASSERI (EDIT) The sound of shattering glass breaks through the early morning hours. Neon city lights...
JUNE 8, 2020 BY LESLIE GARCIA (EDIT) In light of recent events, I write to you from the perspective of a...
JUNE 5, 2020 BY ANNIE OLEA (EDIT) I’m inside outbackwardsforwardsRaw to the bone. Don’t touch meDon’t come closeBreathing is excruciating. There...
JUNE 1, 2020 BY RADHA, SELFLESS LOVE (SAVE CLIENT) (EDIT) There was something strange about that night.It felt near till yesterday.And...
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