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Autumn Farm Reflections

November 30, 2022By Blog
This is a special blog contribution written by Hattie Nunley, farm advocate. As the days grow shorter and an autumn chill hangs in the air, now is the perfect time to reflect on this past season of beautiful blooms and fresh produce grown on our farm. Advocate and survivor hands…
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Handmade Experiences

November 21, 2022By Blog, Stories
“I know whoever purchases our products will enjoy them as much as I’m liking being a part of making them.” These words were written by a survivor who participated in handmade programming on the farm that surrounds our emergency shelter. The process of making products encourages healing and economic opportunity…
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Safety to Flourish

November 16, 2022By Blog, Services
Planning has begun to expand the Children’s Safe Exchange and Visitation program to Boyle County next year.  Members of Grace Church have generously agreed to provide space for the services in the children’s wing of their facility in Danville.   “As a church, we are committed to helping the families…
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Colorful Expressions

November 2, 2022By Blog, Services
 “There’s something very healing about making something with your hands.”  Making art can help survivors of intimate partner abuse find their own path to healing. That’s why advocate Kristen hosts a weekly art group.   Like the nature-based healing approach of our farm, artmaking improves feelings of well-being and self-worth.…
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Speak My Name

October 24, 2022By Blog
Today we ask you to listen for two minutes as we speak these names. Each name is a life taken by domestic homicide related to intimate partner abuse in Kentucky from September 2021 – August 2022. We speak these names to remember victims and honor the children, family, and friends…
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It’s About Time (Part 2)

October 17, 2022By Blog
Violence prevention requires community and individual change to be effective, and deep-seated beliefs complicate meaningful shifts. Change does not happen quickly—and time is not on our side. Domestic violence was seldom a topic of public discourse before 1970. Only 50 years have passed since grassroots rallies, known then as the…
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It’s About Time (Part I)

October 17, 2022By Blog
They say time heals all wounds. My 30 years as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence tell a different story.  National Domestic Violence Month, recognized annually in October, has begun while Kentucky battles devastating rates of domestic violence homicide. This year’s first domestic violence homicide happened a week into…
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Christy’s Story

October 13, 2022By Blog, Stories
"I felt like there wasn’t a way out." Nine years ago, I was being physically, sexually, and psychologically abused. I felt like there wasn’t a way out.   I never thought I would experience domestic violence. I remember saying, “I dare someone to put their hands on me,” and I…
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LUNAFEST Lexington

October 6, 2022By Blog
“The films are unlike any other you can see throughout the year.”  LUNAFEST Lexington is back in person this year at the historic Kentucky Theatre. This evening of short films promotes women and gender nonconforming storytellers from around the world, while raising funds to support our mission.   Three local…
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Equine Therapy at the Life Adventure Center

September 10, 2022By Blog
Advocates are always brainstorming ways to connect survivors to the community for healing activities.   We have a longtime partnership with the Life Adventure Center in Versailles where survivors have taken many trips over the years. The Life Adventure Center uses outdoor adventure to transform lives affected by trauma. They’ve also hosted a…
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