Success Stories Next Door seeks to break the generational cycle of violence by delivering services that give immediate relief to families in need, and providing proactive services to help women and families move their lives in healthy directions.  For more than three decades, Next Door has made a difference in thousands of lives. These are some of our stories.  Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved. Lucy had been married to her batterer for 12 years, but nobody knew she lived in fear of her life every single day.  Everything changed the night her husband attacked her with a knife and one of her daughters called 911. Read more... Joan had been married for 37 years to her caregiver husband, who physically, emotionally, verbally and financially abused her  She knew it was time for change.  She didn't know if she had the strength to do it. Read more... When Gabrielle heard a presentation about date rape, it opened her eyes to the reality of her personal situation.  She recognized that she needed help to break out of a pattern of abuse. Read more... John was in trouble.  A bright 17 year old, he had recently spent a month in Juvenile Hall. He took the initiative to enroll in the Teen Support Program, and got the help he needed to move in a positive direction.  Read more... Alicia was a lonely and angry girl who didn’t get along with peers, siblings or her mother, Maria, formerly battered and receiving counseling at Next Door.  Today they can laugh together and enjoy a special personal bond. Read more...

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