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August 9, 2018

It followed her to school one day

We all remember the tale of Mary and her little lamb, and we may treasure memories from when a friendly…
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Kevin Carr
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July 26, 2018

Domestic abuse and the loss of independence

Bonnie noticed a lot of things as her marriage slid into an increasingly abusive relationship, but one she never recognized…
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Kevin Carr
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July 12, 2018

From cowering in fear to standing with confidence

Each person who comes to Sheltering Wings brings their own experiences, their own stories, and their own challenges, but they…
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Kevin Carr
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June 28, 2018

What happens when “I can” replaces “I can’t”

Bridget broke our hearts, because she was convinced she was irreparably broken. “I’m dumb” she’d tell her mentor as she…
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June 14, 2018

Safety is just the first step

If you asked most people what Sheltering Wings does, they would tell you we provide a place where victims of…
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Kevin Carr
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May 17, 2018

“I was trapped because I couldn’t afford to put a roof over my child’s head.”

Many people who have never been in an abusive relationship try to understand why someone would remain with an abuser…
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Kevin Carr
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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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Kevin Carr
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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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Kevin Carr
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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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Kevin Carr
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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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