On April 21, 2007 Fresh Start continued its work with the women of Safe Haven Transitional with the ‘Developing Healthy Relationships’ seminar. Once again this powerful seminar was facilitated by Ms. Cathy Williams. This time however more emphasis was placed on the importance of defining the process needed to attain a healthy relationship.
Some of the women in attendance expressed the fear and mistrust they're still dealing with and were reassured by Ms. Williams that those feelings were perfectly natural. In fact the women were told they were not obligated to stay in any relationship that demeans, undermines or causes them fear. “Love yourself, and know its okay to be scared and have doubts", said Ms. Williams .
It was important in this session to encourage the women in attendance that their lives were not ended but just beginning. They were reminded that each step would take courage and there would be moments of doubt and fear. "The good news", said Ms. Williams, "hold onto your faith that a life free from violence is a right and it will continue to propel you forward!" The session closed with Ms. Williams leading them in a chant of: You are powerful, unstoppable, amazing and talented! Each word was repeated several times by the women until their voices resounded with strong conviction and belief.
Graduation day for this group will be June 23, 2007 at which time Fresh Start for Women will be looking for the next group of women to take on a fresh start journey.
Some of the women in attendance expressed the fear and mistrust they're still dealing with and were reassured by Ms. Williams that those feelings were perfectly natural. In fact the women were told they were not obligated to stay in any relationship that demeans, undermines or causes them fear. “Love yourself, and know its okay to be scared and have doubts", said Ms. Williams .
It was important in this session to encourage the women in attendance that their lives were not ended but just beginning. They were reminded that each step would take courage and there would be moments of doubt and fear. "The good news", said Ms. Williams, "hold onto your faith that a life free from violence is a right and it will continue to propel you forward!" The session closed with Ms. Williams leading them in a chant of: You are powerful, unstoppable, amazing and talented! Each word was repeated several times by the women until their voices resounded with strong conviction and belief.
Graduation day for this group will be June 23, 2007 at which time Fresh Start for Women will be looking for the next group of women to take on a fresh start journey.
