Another transformation from victim to survivor

360 Communities2019-11-05T13:51:10-06:00October 31st, 2019|

Lucy's situation In March, Lucy called the 360 Communities Lewis House hotline because of abuse taking place in her home. She arrived at the shelter, afraid about her future. Lucy had several barriers to overcome. She was unemployed, homeless, uninsured, and had significant health issues. In her first few weeks, she suffered from anxiety and cried often. Unfortunately, she had incurred a large amount of debt, had been evicted, and had traffic fines. Advocates helped Lucy understand the dynamics and impacts of domestic violence, mental health, addiction, and trauma. In support groups, she explored what healthy relationships look like, [...]