by Anonymous Survivor | Mar 1, 2026 | Domestic Violence
Choosing Community Is an Act of Strength Connection after abuse is vulnerable. And vulnerability is often misunderstood as weakness. But showing up, tentatively, imperfectly, honestly, is one of the strongest choices a woman can make. Community gives survivors...
by Anonymous Survivor | Feb 1, 2026 | Leaving, Domestic Violence
After leaving a 6½-year abusive marriage and moving back to my home-town in St. Petersburg, FL, I found myself without a real support system. Getting out was already one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but trying to rebuild with no family or friends to lean on...
by Anonymous Survivor | Feb 1, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
I had been attending group therapy, which was helpful in its own way, but what ROSO did was different. They stepped in and met our needs in practical, tangible ways. They helped my boys and me with food, bill assistance, gas, and even made sure my kids had gifts on...
by Anonymous Survivor | Feb 1, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
What means just as much to me as their physical help is the fact that they were there when I needed someone to listen.Words cannot describe how incredible they are. One day, I hope to give back—whether through donating so they can continue helping women in situations...
by Anonymous Survivor | Feb 1, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
Thank you, Reach Out Speak Out, for being there for me and my children, for never giving up on us, and forpushing me forward when I needed encouragement most. I have come a long way, and I know without a doubtthat God used you to help me. I also know He will continue...
by Beth Simpson | Dec 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Is it possible to care “too much”? Some would say yes, some would say no. I am going to go out on a limb and say yes, you can. Why do I think this? Don’t get me wrong – it’s not a bad thing to care about others and wan to do your best to help and “fix” things to make...
