Women's Safety & Resource Center: Allison's Letter

Women’s Safety & Resource Center

Holiday Season 2009

Dear Reader,

I would like to share a bit of my story with you and how the Women’s Safety & Resource Center has helped me and my family.

My name is Allison, and I was in an abusive relationship in 2004. Due to that unhealthy relationship and poor choices, on my part, I lost my child, my self-esteem, and my security.

I started going to INOKA classes, INOKA stands for “It’s Not Okay Anymore”, and started getting my self-esteem and self –worth back.

My housing was questionable and my INOKA facilitator suggested that I come to the Women’s Safely & Resource Center and apply for housing here at Coddington Place.

I was able to move into a brand new one-bedroom in January 2007, which gave me my security back.

I continued to participate in bettering my life. I feel healthier and happier. I’ve got my self-esteem back.

In March of 2007 I got my daughter back! I now work at the Women’s Safety & Resource Center. I enjoy helping people that are or have been in situations just like I have been in. There is hope and there is help and it is here.

Happy Holidays,

Allison Westberg,
Mom and Survivor

Women’s Safety & Resource Center
1681 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420

24 hour hot line (541) 756-7000
Business: (541) 888-1048 –
Fax: (541) 888-1359

www.womensafety.org

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