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I was in a really difficult situation, having my son and 2 dogs in an abusive relationship, I felt trapped with no place to go, the government kept stating that while I livid under the same roof as my abuser I would not be eligible for any of the resources, and even when I could apply for those, they would take time to be available.

That is when I got in contact with Woman on wings society, they found a home for one of my dogs, while the other one is waiting for me when I'm back on my feet, they arranged people to help me move some of our personal belongings and most importantly, my son and myself, we are safe.

That was by far the most difficult and terrifying thing I ever did, but that feeling only lasted for so long, and I didn't have to do it alone. Without my abuser I'm free to make my own choices, and finally live and love myself.

P.K.

My testimonial:  

I was going through a very challenging and difficult period in my life in the late summer, early fall of 2020. Everything seemed to go wrong at once. My front door was falling apart (rotted frame), it wouldn't shut properly, and had damage from it having been kicked open while locked. My finances were being affected by loss of income that I had had previously. Long story short, I was highly stressed and had hit what felt like rock bottom with everything going on at once. I was approached by the Founder of Women on Wings and was asked if I would be open to receiving their offer of help. I gladly accepted. The wonderful people at Women on Wings provided me with a contact person to connect with to help me with the consolidation loan I had applied for to ensure I had the best term and percentage available at the time. They also contracted a couple of gentlemen who tore out my old door and frame and replaced everything for me with a new frame and door. It's a relief knowing that I have a properly anchored and insulated door that is functional and no longer has pieces of wood falling off here or there or rotting away. I am forever grateful. 

D.F. 

As I spoke with Maj, shaking & in tears, trying to explain the last 20 years of my life in a few short sentences, I was firstly in shock that someone would even listen to me, secondly, that someone would hear me & thirdly actually, truly, believe me.... because who would believe me now, after so long of living this way and not saying anything?

My heart was bursting with gratefulness as I heard Maj speak softly back to me "I understand, I've been there too" she said

My Life has been in absolute total confusion & turmoil in the last 3 months. I've cried rivers of tears while shaking uncontrollably, scanning every doorway, calculating time n distance n seconds to get me back to safety, hiding myself in a crowd to try to hide myself & my nerves. Hiding, still hiding from him. 

Maj is an angel on earth to me & so are those that have helped me in such a short time, with the referrals Maj gave me to Dawn as my life coach, Leah as my mental health coach & Aaron, as my lawyer. I am trying to find the words to speak these emotions outloud. These that you hear are not enough. 

Through Dawn & New life Divorce Coaching, I have found another woman who truly hears me. Dawn can always relate to the place I'm at in my life, to keep the wheels turning & to turn my story around so I can see where I've come n where I never want to go again. 

Through Leah & Leah Tabitha, where science n spirituality meet, I have been taken back to the roots of my life & projected forward into the future, with every step, session and word, Leah teaches me about myself, my words , my actions. I now live with an emerging mind & body, that are truly healed, cutting the cords of my past once & for all. 

Through Aaron & Resolve Legal Group & his amazing team, my needs are heard & they complete my legal tasks with ease. Even though we are cities apart, communication with them is made easy and I've never felt left in the dark.

Today, I can see back into my old life. In only 3 short months, my blinders have been removed, my nerves have calmed, my tears, my breathing & my heart rate have slowed, my stance had strengthened & I am grounded again. I see clearly now the crazy that was my normal. I see the destruction, the mistrust, the disfunction, the controlling, that was my daily life. 

I now am becoming. Becoming the woman I always was, a woman of light, who was forced to change her ways to protect herself & her children. A woman who was scared of all things, who lived in fight or flight on a daily & hourly basis. 

With one referral from a friend & 1 call to Maj I had all of the Free resources in my hands that would propel me forward to who I am today. I will Forever be grateful for these blessings in my life & I will personally refer others to Maj. If I can help 1 person it will be enough. What she has created with Women on Wings is Gold. 

I will always wear the scars on the inside but to have had someone, just 1 person, who believed in me, that has now turned into many, this is the miracle I had prayed for. 

Look around you now..... do you see me? I could be your neighbor, your cousin, your friend or your daughter, who doesn't say a word to you, maybe, like me, she can't. Just watch for me in their story, see the emotional abuse that is so difficult to prove because it is there. It is Real. The scars aren't always bruises.  

I was referred to Women on Wings through a support group that recognized my need for additional care and guidance. That referral became a turning point in my healing journey. I have had the extraordinary privilege of being supported by this organization, and I say this with profound gratitude, because the care and compassion I have received have given me a new lease on life.

From my very first intake call with Maj, her soft yet confident words about recovery gave me hope during a time when hope felt scarce. That simple, yet profound act of kindness reminded me that I am seen, valued, and deserving of healing. Her belief in my ability to recover became a guiding light in a time that was otherwise dark and isolating.

Then came my session with Leah Tabtiha. With empathy and care, she helped me confront the weight of years of hurt, pain, and fear. But she did not stop there. She helped me rediscover my own strength, resilience, and the beauty I had forgotten I possessed. Through her guidance, I continue to rebuild myself from the inside out. This experience has truly been life-changing.

Leaving domestic violence leaves a person feeling empty, broken, and stripped of trust. I had to navigate a brand-new and unfamiliar world, carrying the weight of trauma while maintaining a mask of normalcy at work and around those who didn’t know my story. I drifted, afraid I would never feel safe, whole, or hopeful again. Without the support of Women on Wings, and the incredible community of survivors and advocates surrounding me, I would not be standing here today as someone who can face the world with courage and purpose.

While I remain anonymous among you, my gratitude extends to every single one of you. Your support gives hope when hope is needed most. Because of the generosity of people like you, I now stand taller than I ever have, more confident than I ever have, and more determined than ever to help others find their way out of darkness.

Your support does not just change lives, it saves them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for giving me this new lease on life. You have not only changed my world, you have created a ripple that will touch countless others.

Thank you."

A few years ago my life changed forever with the agonizing decision to end my marriage after the discovery of infidelity and ongoing addiction issues.     As we engaged in the counselling process, my partners increasingly coercive and abusive behaviour and my own intuition rose.   

From a whisper to a scream. 

As I learnt more about my situation, I realized that this was not a normal way to live.  But also, the realization this was familiar to me.  I simply chose love that looked and felt familiar to what I saw growing up.  Fear and duty = love.  

The decision is incredibly agonizing. to step away from a marriage, put one’s children through the upheaval and devastation of divorce and start life over.  Because we owned a house, I could nor qualify for any type of aid - and I felt deep shame and fear.  I agonized over leaving every element of security wne lode yet, as a stay at home mum, I had no ability to plan a safe exit.

a child of divorce myself, it is the last thing I ever wanted my kids to experience.

 But something more important rose above that.  I realized that I did not want my children to grow up, thinking fear is love.   I grew up in that household.  and then, found myself in a similar relationship.  But, as the movie says it ends with us.

Women on wings swept into my life early, at the critical juncture when things get worse rather than better, when the decision is made to escape.

When the bank account was drained, they provided gift cards for groceries.  When I repeatedly said “no, he’s never do that…. And he did, Maj was there on the phone helping me process my denial.    When I moved into a rental and I struggled to buy christmas presents for my kids, these wonderful women filled their stockings.  When my legal bills exceeded my grocery bill, my fridge was filled with healthy food and proteins.  But most importantly of all, when I ft hopeless Maj would tell me over, and over, IT GETS better.  

I had allowed fear to obtain a chokehold and coercive control to tighten its grip , without women on wings I am not sure I could have physically or financially freed myself in those initial stages.  But in the later stages they were critical in calming my traumatized nervous system and helping me see a future, helping rebuilding my confidence step by step.  

I began to rediscover the career woman hidden away behind years of being at home with her kids.  The dynamic fun loving personality hidden behind fearful compliance.  The adventurer held down by duty in the home.  

I write this letter today from a different place.  Hope.

I have progress to make with my physical health and the echoes  that reverberate in my nervous system, and prioritization of my health for the first time ever. 

But I do this with a stable secure rental, good job, and most of all, thanks to women on wings, the living proof that it does.get.better.

What wow does, in their beautiful and varied forms of assistance, is still something greater. 

They instil unconditional love and support.  Gently, these women show us that we are loved, and deserve love.  slowly, as we find our feet,  we begin to embody it in ourselves.  And that is when hope arrives, and lasting change.  

Women on wings, thank you for helping me understand what love is.  

When I first met Maj  from women on wing society I was very scared and felt like I had nowhere to turn. I'm a mother of two with another  one on the way and left a domestic abuse situation which was not only physically abusive but mentally and emotionally abusive as well. Financially my husband controlled everything and he drained my bank account. 

Without the support of Women on Wings Society, and their generosity I don’t know what I would have done. They connected me with all the resources that I needed and did not know were out there for women in my situation. 

I also needed a vehicle due to the fact that my husband also financially took care of that and I could no longer afford. Women on Wings Society donated a vehicle to me. Maj tells me to stay strong and is such an inspiration to me. My kids are in a better place and are safe. 

From the bottom of my heart thank you, one day I will pay it forward.

NA

 Women on wings saved me from a very hostile environment. They right away found me a safe place to live, clothed me, brought me out to buy me everything that I needed to survive. They have given me so many resources, brought me to update my resume so I can start working again and found clothes that are suitable for me to work in. If it were not for Donna and Maj I would be homeless in Vancouver with no where to go. They are truly women on wings and I don't know what I would have done without them! They took me under the wings and showed me so much love and kindness. I can never thank them enough for everything they have, and continue to do for me everyday!  S.M.