After experiencing years of pain from being titled as 'the victims' in a domestic violence relationship the word survivor is often times the beginning of their recovery process.It takes up to 3 incidents of abuse before a victim will reach out for assistance the first time. Once a victim builds up enough courage and motivation to leave his or her abusive relationship the danger increases for themselves and children.The most dangerous time during any domestic violence relationship happens the moment the victim decides to leave their abuser. It is at that moment their abuser looses control over them and will ultimately do anything to gain it back. Often times it leads up to taking their victims lives. Victims turn into to survivors after they leave their violent relationship alive.
After leaving they are in need of emotional and financial support. Many victims do not have a place to go and turn to domestic violence shelters for help. A victim’s fresh start is a new opportunity to change their title to survivor.Women and men victims of domestic violence in the St, Louis Missouri area have many different resources available to them to begin their fresh start. There are several women shelters spread across the St. Louis metro area that provide immediate care and support for women and their children leaving a abusive relationship.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a domestic violent relationship contact someone at the resources listed below. Your fresh start can happen today.
Domestic Violence Resources
- Alive http://www.alivestl.org
- St. Louis County Domestic and Family Violence Council http://www.stlouiscodvcouncil.com
- St. Martha's Hall http://www.saintmarthas.org
- Raven http://ravenstl.org
- Kathy J Weiman Shelter for Domestic Violence http://www.stlouisco.com
- Safe Connections http://www.safeconnections.org
- The Women's Safe House http://www.twsh.org
- Domestic Abuse Response Team http://www.simpd.org
- Legal Advocates for Abused Women http://www.laawstl.org
- Lydia's House http://lydiashouse.org
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