VOICES OF STRENGTH & HOPE
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I was in an unfortunate situation where I had to get help. CNADA was called to help me and I cannot say enough how amazing they were. They were kind and made a very difficult situation easier to deal with. They helped to calm me down and made the process better for me. They were with me from the beginning to the end. I am forever grateful for all of their help and kindness.
— Anonymous
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you have done for me and for everything you will do for everyone else. What you are doing is definitely not easy, but please don't ever stop because we need you! You are truly a gift and the beautiful soul I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Because of you, I got the services I needed and am headed in the right direction. Thank you again for answering the call and for convincing me to stay with just one simple phrase: "You don't have to do this alone."
- Anonymous
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I had been couch surfing since my partner died, almost 3 years. Tired of waiting on a housing voucher and other people’s chaos, I accepted the proposal of stable housing to come help an Ex through a life threatening surgery as offered by my Ex’s twin. The surgery went well. But my Ex had gotten worse in a behavior sort of way, and her sister well,, didn’t want to uphold the agreement because of fallout from my Ex. I ended up in trailer, basic needs being weaponizex, struggling to stay warm, and then it escalated to a hands on situation. I reached out- desperate, 2000 miles from where I dropped everything to help and close a loop. Finally, half a dozen phone calls later- I reached CNADA. They hit the reset button on my life. Literally. They pointed me to an apartment, helped me apply, paid my first month and deposit, got me basic needs, and put me somewhere I could legitimately start over. I had lost everything when my partner died. And now I find myself for the first time in a long time l, if ever- at the Beginning of Everything. They have my deepest thanks and loyal support in infinium. These people truly care. And they ABSOLUTELY deserve your support. Thank You CNADA, for giving me safety and the means to build something meaningful again. Love and Light to you and yours always!
- Anonymous
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I will never forget the moment I realized I needed to leave my marriage, and it was almost too late. I turned my head to see my three young children watching in horror cowering in the narrow hallway as their father strangled me on the floor of our kitchen. I wasn’t even entirely sure where I was going to go, but I needed to leave. My family was thousands of miles away in a different country, ruling out that possibility. Even not knowing quite what I was going to do I put the kids in their coats and boots and headed out the door. I was able to get a message to a friend who had their suspicions of our situation and had previously mentioned there was a women’s shelter I could go to in Glasgow. On the way out the door, we were stopped. I said I just needed some fresh air and to get out for a little while, that I’d be back. We were picked up by a kind lady that brought us to her farm outside of town. From there another kind soul brought us to Glasgow. Nice people at that shelter started the process which was interrupted by banging at the glass window. My abuser had been notified by a friend on the police force of our intended destination. He came demanding our return. The police were called to take him away, which after some convincing they were successful although it was obvious we would not be safe there. The Glasgow ladies reached out to CNADA who arranged for us to stay in their safe house. We arrived in Miles City, nervous and not knowing what to expect. We left with absolutely nothing. Didn’t have time to collect personal items and all of my documents (passport, drivers license, birth certificates) were kept locked in a safe I didn’t have the code for. We were provided with everything you could possibly need. The girls at CNADA were so incredible. Without ID I couldn’t go to the food bank or apply to any sort of assistance usually available. They made it work for us. There were group meetings which were difficult at first, but they showed me I was not alone. They focused on coping skills and taught invaluable lessons. The advocates would help get the kids to appointments and would give me tips on how to get involved in the community to feel included. The kids program at the library they told me about was a life changer. We had been kept inside for months prior to our escape with cameras to ensure we didn’t leave so the kids were unsocialized. The library helped them catch up to their peers in the social expectations and gave us the opportunity to meet friends. The advocates provided safety as threats came up, individuals impersonating police officers looking for us were shut down. They helped me file all of the necessary court documents, which if you’ve gone through a divorce, you know how much paperwork there is. They even helped with paperwork concerning immigration! CNADA helped me get my children into preschool, even came to the interview with me. When it came time to go to court in a different location one advocate drove me there while another stayed with my kids and spent the day doing fun stuff with them. I stayed in the safe house for nearly 10 months. I was able through the court to get my ID and other paperwork back, which made it possible to get into my own place finally with the help of CNADA. They helped furnish it by finding furniture as well as helping me move it, which also provided some much needed laughs. The girls here have a perfect disposition, they know when to tell the jokes to ease the pain, they also know when to listen and hug it out. With the help of CNADA I was able to get a life when it didn’t seem possible. If it wasn’t for them I don’t think I could have survived being a single mother of 3 under 3, let alone help me thrive and become the woman I am today. I was able to get remarried to a very nice man, and gained two step children as well. I will forever be grateful for this program and cannot emphasize how incredible the work they do is.
- Anonymous
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