Makayla’s Journey Of Surviving to Thriving

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson
Categories: Community, Impact, Success Stories
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Makayla’s Story “Makayla” is a domestic violence survivor and YWCA Spokane client who wanted to share her healing journey with the community. Makayla’s story focuses on how she went from surviving to healing and ultimately thriving. Her parting advice reminds survivors that they are not alone and deserve to be at peace. Makayla’s name and …

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Raise Your Voice, Share Your STORY

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson
Categories: Community, Grants, Impact
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Written by Teresa Dixon, Women’s Opportunity Center Services Manager For many individuals who have experienced intimate partner domestic violence (IPDV) the longing to share their stories can be a powerful influence in the move toward reclaiming their lives. It is a way to make sense of senseless experiences while also feeling they are contributing to …

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Resilience Exemplified: A Client Story

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Resilience exemplified: a client story Finding peace, meaning, and connection after trauma can be extremely challenging. Survivors of domestic violence do it every day. At YWCA Spokane, we support them along their individiual journey. Check out this survivor’s story, read by this survivor’s advocate! Confidentiality Notice Please note, the story shared was written by a …

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