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Category Archives: Support Group

Strength After Domestic Abuse — Never Losing Sight of Who Matters 

Posted on September 25, 2023 - 8:08 am by Melissa Schenkel
Mother and child embrace; adult has a light forehead scar.

“I went blind in 2016 when I was two months pregnant,” says Stacie. She shares her ex abused her, injuring her neck and head. “I lost my vision — leading to two unsuccessful eye surgeries. I am now blind; I have no light perception.” Adapting Stacie had to learn to deal with her new circumstances […]

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