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Relationships can provide our greatest pain but also the greatest opportunities we have for growth and healing.
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The helping relationship is the most significant therapeutic intervention across all theoretical perspectives.
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A sister is an equal—not one in authority over but someone who shares our history and heritage, whether it is good or bad.
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Sometimes biological sisters do not provide healthy relationships for us but we can choose individuals to share our journey of healing—sisters of choice rather than sisters of biology.
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MY SISTERS is an ambiguous name for our groups, which can give survivor anonymity as opposed to being a member of the “domestic violence” class.
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MY SISTERS reminds us that as members of the human race, we are connected and thus are responsible to and for one another. Incarcerated survivors are part of the human family--our family--and are depending on us to reach out and provide a helping hand and a listening, empathetic ear.
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MY SISTERS gives us room to expand our services beyond domestic violence, should we desire to do so.
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MY SISTERS does not preclude men from being a part of our agency or of the services we offer; men have sisters as well.
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"My experience in this class was very emotional but also uplifting. It was beneficial for me because now I know that love isn't supposed to hurt or have me feeling trapped. . . I am 25 years old and I have goals that I want to achieve. . . for me and my kids." Surviving Abuse Participant
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My Sisters will serve as the "one who stands outside"
violent relationships. |
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