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May 3, 2018

Where does Mom run to?

As each of us has traveled through this life, we’ve seen a lot of changes in society. What were once…
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April 19, 2018

He shot her because he knew she was leaving

She was at work on a Tuesday evening. Her opportunities were limited, but she needed to support her children and…
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April 5, 2018

8,000,000 days every year

That’s how many workdays are lost every year because of domestic violence, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Whether…
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March 22, 2018

“I came here broken with nothing, but I refuse to leave that way”

“I came here broken with nothing, but I refuse to leave that way” The women who come to Sheltering Wings…
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March 8, 2018

Just how bad is the abuse?

Domestic abuse is always bad, but it happens in degrees. In most cases, it begins in small ways, and escalates…
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January 30, 2018

“Bad taste in men”

As a young teen, she watched her best friend date boys who were clearly abusive. “No matter how many times…
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January 30, 2018

Chilling developments in teenage dating violence

The adolescent years have always been about development. Our bodies begin the shift to their adult form, our brains are…
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January 8, 2018

We Never Box Up The Hope

Life certainly has its ups and downs, and that’s most apparent as December gives way to January. December is a…
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November 29, 2017

Replacing Domestic Abuse with Joy and Hope

Replacing domestic abuse with joy and hope Think for a moment about your favorite childhood Christmas traditions. Most families have…
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August 3, 2017

Working with schools to create stability for children

It’s not easy, but I want you to imagine life as a child in a home where there is domestic…
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