Claudia, a single mom of two from South America, came to InStepp Inc. as a victim of domestic violence. Read about her stages of growth as she moved through InStepp’s Nueva Vida program.
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Miriyam’s Story: “A More Confident Life”
Miriyam is a 69 year-old, separated, high school graduate and Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) from Peru with very basic English skills. Due to her limited English and lack of knowledge of the area in which she lived, Miriyam’s life basically revolved around her home and grandchildren. She was afraid to leave her house. Read how […]
Paula’s Story: “Moving Forward With Purpose”
Paula, a hard working immigrant from Mexico with an 8th grade education and six children under the age of 18, was 33 years old when she was referred to Nueva Vida by a local domestic violence shelter. Paula and her children had left her abuser, escaping with nothing. She immediately received the help and support […]