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Updates and Inspirational Stories from Alive At Last
What Does the Future Hold for Katrina?
Quote taken from Katrina's* application “I have been physically, mentally, and sexually abused since I can remember. I thought being used by my ex and other men, was my lot in life. My ex is now in prison for trying to kill me. I’ve used drugs to numb the chronic...
Domestic Violence Awareness
This post was written by Karen DeArmond Gardner who was our October Empower speaker and specifically chosen to address the topic of Domestic Violence for this awareness month. Karen is also a volunteer with Alive at Last and currently serves as a small group leader...
Where is Talia Today?
This past summer, Talia attended an event where Alive at Last alumni gathered. Talia shared with Gwen Miller, Alive at Last Executive Director, how her life has transformed in the last two years since she first connected with Alive at Last through a small group....
Randi’s Journey: From Addiction to Hope
Meet Randi, a survivor who began her journey to recovery in February 2023 when an unexpected pregnancy prompted her to seek help in rehab. Randi had faced multiple charges related to prostitution and drugs, making her path to rehabilitation challenging. However, her...
Empowering the Exploited
Did you know there are two major vulnerabilities for the women we serve? These two areas of vulnerability can cause women to continue the cycle of abuse and poverty. However, if they recognize these areas of vulnerability and are given tools to overcome them they...
Survivors Serving Survivors
Did you know many Alive at Last volunteers are survivors of sexual exploitation? Janelle experienced years of abuse starting in her childhood. This led to vulnerability and promiscuity in her teen years. When she embarked on her own healing journey she knew one day...
Alisa’s Legacy Lives On
Alisa’s Legacy Lives On and Continues to Impact the Lives of More and More Survivors Alisa Evans, our founder, was a visionary leader, and even when Covid shut the world down she used the time to research and develop a plan that would take Alive at Last to a whole new...
Nadia Is Thriving and Gaining New Skills
We are thrilled to share the progress one of the survivors in our mentorship program is making. We will refer to her as Nadia here to protect her identity. Nadia has been involved with Alive at Last since we launched our online community platform in January 2021. She...
Dena’s Future is Looking Bright
Dena’s Alive at Last small group leader asked, “What would you like your life to look like in the next one to three years?” Dena boldly responded, “I want to live in my own house, and be able to pay all my bills. I want a comfortable place where my kids can visit one...