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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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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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Empowered by Plants

August 1, 2022By Blog, Stories
The University of Kentucky Center for Research on Violence Against Women recently completed a multi-year study of the farm’s effectiveness. “Our mission is research,” shares Diane Follingstad, Ph.D. “If you have been a victim of violence as a woman, we would like to know the best ways to help you…
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Michelle’s Story

July 11, 2022By 21 Years, Blog, Stories
"He would give me a lot of attention, something I wasn't used to." We met in 2009, but we didn’t really start dating until the beginning of the following year. It was a bunch of love bombing at first. Then his drinking started coming out and verbal, mental, and emotional…
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Takiyrah’s Story

March 9, 2022By 21 Years, Blog, Stories
"It’s not over, but I also know I’m not afraid anymore." I was established in Chicago. I had my own childcare facility, condo, and car. I was in college at the time and wasn’t into the whole dating scene. He was super persistent and very handsome. He just wore me…
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Morgan’s Story

November 11, 2021By Blog, Stories
“I am exactly who he told me I couldn‘t be." Before my kids and I escaped, I didn’t feel like I had anyone. It was a really low point in my life. I was seeing a therapist in Lexington, and we came to the realization together that I was in…
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Rose’s Story

July 15, 2021By 21 Years, Blog, Stories
"Trauma is not always visible, and it’s easy to get lost."   They learn how to gain control over you, get inside your head, and make you feel less than what you really are. I don't want nobody to ever be in that position, definitely not one of my girls.   When…
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Daisy’s Story

March 4, 2021By 21 Years, Blog, Stories
"For the first time, I finally feel it's over. This is the first time in 21 years that, inside of me, I know it's done."    I’ve always thought, “Well, he’s gonna get better, he’s going to change, but he’s not going to change. I know this now.   Since arriving at GreenHouse17 and being safe, it’s my apartment that…
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Between Survivors

November 2, 2020By Stories
This note was written by a survivor living at our shelter to encourage other survivors who are seeking support and services to flee intimate partner abuse. Identifying information has been changed for confidentiality. Dear Survivor –  GreenHouse17 has given me the tools to be able to look at myself in…
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