Domestic Violence Resources https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/domestic-violence/
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It’s such a blessing that the God of the Universe gave us great resources to help us in our time of need. God is a God of Protection, Provision, Connection, and Relationship. What is so much more evident about His nature is that He has given us resources and professionals committed to helping and loving our neighbor as Jesus spoke about the Good Samaritan. I am a believer and can testify that without the assistance of professionals, I would not have come as far as I have come. When I finally reached out for help, an “Army of Professionals” I call “The Lord’s Army” surrounded me, walked me out of my prison and continued helping me today. I spent my entire childhood and married life as a victim of domestic violence.
Although I am still on the road to recovery and have a way to go, I was encouraged when some friends and family members thanked me for being brave enough to share my story, and they, too, were encouraged to come out of prisons of shame that kept them silent. I pray that you will join me and the thousands in fighting to end the stigma of mental illness, and it began in the Garden of Eden when satan gaslighted Eve. Mental health should be as normal as Breast, colon, or Ovarian Cancer; it should not be ignored. The cancer grows and eventually kills. By normalizing mental health as vital as physical health, people will feel safe to speak up against abuse. God intended us to live in freedom, safety, and love. This is why I am not ashamed to share my story. I found hope, freedom, healing, and restoration when I finally spoke up and received help.
Here are just a few resources, and I want to add that several corporations reached out asking that I share their link; I am not making any profit from this; I share because my life was changed. Mental Health is vital for our well-being and the wellness of our children and generations after us. As I continue on my healing journey, I will continue adding resources as I travel the road of recovery.
RESOURCES
Long Island Treatment Center for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health https://longislandtreatmentcenters.com/resources/?utm_campaign=outreach
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I sat in front of the ACCESS representative with tears flowing down my face; I felt ashamed, lost, and hopeless as I told him I had to flee for safety and leave the job I loved for the sake of my co-workers and the children I served. With compassion he gave me hope; he did not shame me; he went beyond and helped me. People say ignorantly that a victim of domestic violence can just leave and start a new life easily. However, that is never the case; victims of domestic violence aren’t just victims of the abuser; they are victims of a society that labels them due to racism, marginalization, and victim blaming, especially for African Americans. I’m glad I checked my spam box and found a new resource to add; we need one another, and together we can tear down STIGMATISM, INEQUALITY, AND INJUSTICE.
The Recovery Villiage at Palmer Lakehttps://www.palmerlakerecovery.com/
I am so grateful to the men and women who serve and have served our country. Our freedom is not free; it is costly to those who serve, and the debt is never fully paid for those who have lost their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Maritime Injury Center and The Wounded Warrior Project are full of resources and help for those transitioning from military to civilian life. I am honored to share their links here because of their great sacrifice, and it is the only way I can say, “Thank You for your service!” Please click on the link below for help or give.
https://www.maritimeinjurycenter.com/
Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org