The ongoing domestic violence is damaging to everyone

An abuser believes that they have an inherent claim to power.

 One Light Charity Foundation believes that only when power is used to enhance someone else’s freedom, it is used well. We pursue a culture in which women’s contributions are of equal value. Everyone should seek a world that actively embraces the voices of women. The development of women’s talents should be encouraged.

Marriage or relationships are not meant to cause suffering and enduring persistent abuse, and it does not lead to anything beneficial.

Break the cycle

If you’re in an abusive relationship, you might recognize this cycle:

• Your abuser threatens/violence.
• Your abuser strikes.
• Your abuser apologizes, promises to change, and offers gifts.
• The cycle repeats itself.

Typically the violence becomes more frequent and severe over time.

The longer you wait, the greater the physical and emotional damage. You might become depressed and anxious or begin to question your worth. You might feel helpless or paralyzed.

Create a safety plan

Leaving an abuser can be fatal. Consider taking these precautions:

• Call a women’s shelter or domestic violence hotline for advice. Use phones cautiously — the abuse might intercept calls and listen to your conversations — or from a secure location.
• Use your home computer cautiously.
• Pack an emergency bag that includes items you’ll need when you leave, such as extra clothes and keys. Leave the bag in a safe place. Keep important personal papers, money, and prescription medications handy so that you can take them with you on short notice.
• Know precisely where you’ll go and plan how to get there.

The fear of being homeless

The experience of homelessness and domestic violence severely impacts health, education, and well-being. These impacts include higher rates of anxiety, poor nutrition, isolation, emotional, mental, and physical problems. In addition, it affects parents’ ability to provide appropriate support to their children. Prolonged homelessness makes it extremely difficult for families to regain stability.

The House of Change project is exactly what it says… victims come in one way but leave in another. Not only will we accommodate, feed and offer immediate relief, but we will counsel, educate, empower and endeavour to have the residents return as soon as possible back into society.