05/21/2026
When my son and I fled domestic violence, we left everything behind in search of safety. We arrived in California with fear, uncertainty, and nowhere to call home, at times living in our car, just trying to survive each day.
For years, I had normalized the abuse I was experiencing. It wasn't until I began seeking help that I finally saw the truth of what I had been living through. I felt exposed, raw, and overwhelmed. Still, I kept moving forward, holding on for my son, even on the days when I felt completely empty.
Through Haven Hills, I started to realize I didn't have to carry it all alone. With the support of my case manager, counseling, and domestic violence education, I slowly started to feel safe. Safe enough to begin healing.
Step by step, I rebuilt my confidence, found my voice, and started to believe in a future beyond just surviving. Today I am pursuing education to become a peer support specialist and counselor because I want to walk alongside others on their healing journeys.
Haven Hills changed my life. I found safety, healing, and hope. Now, I want to be that hope for someone else. 💚
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