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 Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2026 | Leaving
Here we go again. The start of a new year and the talk about new beginnings. We all have something in our lives that needs improvement. But what if your new beginning comes from getting back to the person you used to be. What if that person was of strong character but...
by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2026 | Leaving
It may take years or even decades for you to become aware you don’t look like the person you were before that amazing relationship. I am not talking about our outward or physical looks. Those fade away and are a natural Godly progression of life. I am talking about...
