There is Hope

Hear from Sarah, an immigrant's building a new life after her husband physically abused her.

My name is Sarah and this is my story.  I survived years of brutal abuse at the hands of my husband.  The man who vowed to love, honor and cherish me pulled my hair, burnt me with cigarettes, slapped and raped me repeatedly.  I was frightened and as an immigrant, felt very alone. Then I sought help at the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Through counseling, advocacy in the immigration department and courts, I am now building a new life.

This is my voice.  There is hope. There is help.

Hear from Mary Ann, who's finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

My name is Mary Ann and this is my story.  After surviving psychological and financial abuse and on-going legal issues, I found help at the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Through counseling, legal assistance and on-site day care, I was able to put my life back together.  For the longest time I didn’t see a light at the end of the tunnel.  Today the sun is shining. This place works miracles.

This is my voice. There is hope. There is help.

Hear from Judith, who survived 30 years of verbal abuse.

My name is Judith and this is my story.  Think of it, having to ask permission for any decision you need to make.  Not being able to have friends or visit with family. Accounting for every penny you spend.  I spent over 30 years with a partner that controlled my every move and assaulted me verbally each day. Today, I am a very different person, happy and independent. I found myself again through counseling at the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.

This is my voice. There is hope. There is help.

Hear from Terri, who is becoming a strong woman for herself and her children.

My name is Terri and this is my story.  Imagine working sixteen hours days, every day without pay, being harassed and abused each day of your life. Things got even worse when I was pregnant. My tormenter was my husband. Today, things are very different for me. I found the help I needed at the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. They provided whatever I needed; housing, counseling, legal help, a job.  They helped me become the strong women I need to be for my children.

This is my voice. There is hope. There is help.