WTLC is an organization based in hope, but it is important to acknowledge this fact: domestic violence often ends in death. One of the primary factors that can cause an incident of domestic violence to escalate to homicide is access to a gun. According to the...
Dear Friends of WTLC, Happy new year! Our year started off with a bang as we have reached (and surpassed!) our End-of-the-Year fundraising goal of $50,000. Thank you to all our supporters who have generously donated during the holiday season. With this momentum, we are moving...
“He’s always waiting for me after school. If I don’t text him as soon as I get home, he gets mad and thinks I’m cheating. He will keep calling until I answer the phone.” “I talk to her like that because I thought it was normal....
Dear Friends of WTLC, I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday. I probably gained 5 pounds over the weekend, but I have a feeling that most of you probably did as well – so that makes me feel a bit better about myself. ? As we...
When Rose first arrived at WTLC’s shelter, she was very guarded. She shared very little with her Advocates about her life—just that she was being forced to work as an escort and was ready to leave this exploitative situation behind. She had been referred to...
Dear Friends of WTLC, I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday. I probably gained 5 pounds over the weekend, but I have a feeling that most of you probably did as well – so that makes me feel a bit better about myself. ;) As...
Edith’s smile stretched from cheek to cheek as she opened the door to her apartment, welcoming us into her new home. She wasted no time giving us a tour of her new living space, proud of the home she had built for her family. Three years...
Regardless of where you fall on our political spectrum or what you support, we can all agree that the confirmation process of Justice Brett Kavanaugh received wide-spread attention. This may be due to the fact that this year is a year of cultural awakening in the...
What does domestic violence look like? This is not a question we usually ask ourselves when beginning a new relationship. Most abusive relationships do not start out as severe physical violence, as domestic violence is commonly associated with. In fact, abusive partners are often charming...
Laughter radiated the halls as Angelique and her roommate walked to their first Personal Empowerment Program (PEP) class together. Evelyn sat comfortably, wearing a vibrant pink dress that matched her personality. Her bubbly manner and frequent jokes temporarily masked the recent trauma that she had...
